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November 5, 2021
DOJ Announcement
Awarding More Than $21 Million to Prevent and Respond to Hate Crimes
On October 28, 2021, the Department of Justice announced that the Office of Justice Programs (OJP) will award more than $21 million to investigate and prosecute hate crimes and to assist hate crime victims. Funding will help state, local, and tribal agencies and community organizations address an alarming rise in violent and property crimes committed on the basis of race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or disability.
Webinar
Using GrayKey Passcode History File
Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and published by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Cyber Center and the National White Collar Crime Center, this webinar discusses GrayKey collections, which contain more than just the file system of an iOS
device. This additional data is often overlooked, and a notable example is the GrayKey passcode history file. In this webinar, participants will learn from Grayshift subject-matter experts as they provide an overview of the GrayKey passcode history file and how it can be used to maximize your investigations.
When: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., ET
VALOR Course
Survive and Thrive Fundamentals Virtual Training
Hosted by the VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Imitative (VALOR Program) and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this four-week, self-paced course will discuss several topics related to officer safety and wellness. Topics and events include the following:
- Mindset, preparation, and professionalism for officers
- Behavioral threat analysis and officer safety
- Casualty care and rescue tactics and fitness for duty
- Live roundtable event and VALOR Challenge training course
When: Monday, November 15, 2021
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., ET
PRA
Reducing Collateral Consequences Through Technology—Two Case Examples
Published by the Policy Research Associates (PRA), this article discusses how COVID-19 has challenged agencies across the country to begin embracing the use of technology to improve services in the criminal justice system. Some hesitation around the use of technology stems from concerns about infringing on privacy, fostering over-surveillance, or contributing to unanticipated adverse impacts on people involved with the justice system. The remainder of this article will use two case examples to focus on how technology is being used to support those with justice involvement.
Webinar
Dispatch, Detectives, and Line Personnel Working Together on Missing Child Cases
Published by the National Criminal Justice Training Center, this webinar will discuss why everyone working on missing child cases needs to understand each other’s roles and responsibilities. The webinar will detail the importance of having a plan in place ahead of time to outline what will happen and who will do what—and why this is important. Time is the enemy in these cases, and a seamless initial intake with a clear understanding of what is needed will ultimately make the difference.
When: Wednesday,
November 10, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ET
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