Published by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, this report offers a brief look at data compiled from more than 11 million criminal offenses that were reported to the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. New in 2022 was the inclusion of data collected from agencies participating in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) and from Summary Reporting System (SRS) submissions. With the inclusion of both NIBRS and SRS submissions, 93.5 percent of the population was represented in the data. According to the 2022 data, violent crime in the United States decreased by 1.7 percent compared with 2021. Of violent crime offenses, murder and non-negligent manslaughter decreased by 6.1 percent, the number of rape offenses decreased by 5.4 percent, and aggravated assaults decreased by 1.1 percent. The estimated volume of robberies, property crime, larceny, and motor vehicle theft all increased from 2021 to 2022. The detailed NIBRS data offers interested parties the ability to further explore nuances of criminal incidents such as victim and arrestee demographics, involvement of weapons, and relationships between victims and offenders. 

Published by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), this report provides a road map that outlines actions to promote beneficial uses of AI for cybersecurity, protect AI systems from cybersecurity threats, and deter malicious actors from exploiting AI capabilities in order to threaten critical infrastructure. In 2022, CISA released its Strategic Plan for 2023–2025. In that strategy, it outlined four goals: cyber defense; risk reduction and resilience; operational collaboration; and agency unification. This current road map delves into how these goals are affected by AI and incorporates them further by developing “Five Lines of Effort” that “detail how CISA will accomplish these goals.”

Hosted by the National White Collar Crime Center and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this webinar discusses “swatting” calls, which have become very common over the past decade. Intertwined with the online gaming culture, swatting has become so popular that there are Discord, YouTube, and Telegram channels dedicated to it. Many police departments believe that these cases will often lead them outside of their jurisdictions, or even their country; thus, they are fruitless and pointless investigations. Nothing could be farther from the truth! This webinar will cover common swatting and VoIP abuse trends, best investigatory avenues, and case studies.

When: Wednesday, January 10, 2023
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12: 00 p.m., ET

Published by the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF), this report addresses one of the most critical issues in policing today: the role of police officers in responding to calls for service involving people in mental or behavioral health (MBH) crisis. This has been a serious challenge for policing for decades, ever since mental health institutions were closed. People were discharged without adequate provision of help to live in the community, and many of them landed on the streets. This report, which looks at examples from several jurisdictions and draws on survey feedback from almost 200 different agencies, is intended to help agencies and communities think through what kind of program might work best for them. It describes the basic types of crisis-response programs, explains how selected communities created and operate their programs, and outlines key issues to consider.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance, along with The Council of State Governments Justice Center and the Crime and Justice Institute, is pleased to announce the launch of the Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI) website. This website serves as the central information hub for JRI efforts across the country and a key resource for state leaders interested in advancing fair, efficient, and proven criminal justice strategies.
In addition to information about how to launch a JRI effort in your state, the site offers:

• An interactive state project map.
• Information on states participating in JRI and their outcomes.
• A comprehensive list of policies implemented across JRI states.