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July 15, 2022
NIJ Podcast
Tribal Crime, Justice, and Safety (Part Two)
Hosted by the National Institute of Justice, this podcast is Part Two of a two-part series that discusses the higher crime victimization among Native American persons. Stacy Lee Reynolds and Christine (Tina) Crossland continue their discussion of tribal crime, justice, and safety, including how Native American persons experience crime victimization at higher rates than non-Native people and the jurisdictional complexities in responding to tribal crime, justice, and safety.
PSP Toolkit
Hate Crimes and Mass Shootings
In light of the recent hate crime and mass shooting incidents across the country and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) has curated a collection of resources that address these tragic events from a variety of law enforcement perspectives. The PSP Program extends condolences to their law enforcement partners and their communities in light of these events.
Webinar
Balancing Operational Challenges of Law Enforcement With First Amendment Rights
Hosted by the Justice Clearinghouse, this webinar addresses First, Fourth, and Fourteenth Amendment rights, search and seizure, exigent circumstances, qualified immunity, media-crowd management, and prohibitions against the destruction or deletion of files and recordings, all within the framework of departmental policies. A discussion of case law supporting these rights, tempered by valid time, place, and manner restrictions, will include the most recent cases and rulings as well as compliance with U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) Statements of Interest.
When: Tuesday, July 26, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m., ET
SAKI Webinar
Enhancing Conviction Integrity Through Forensics
Hosted by the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative (SAKI) and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this webinar provides an overview of forensic and physical evidence, which is first identified at the crime scene and then analyzed in the context of behavioral and testimonial evidence. It focuses on how prosecutors can present all admissible evidence in a compelling manner at trial to recreate the crime for judges and juries. The presenters also underscore the benefits of collaboration among detectives, prosecutors, and crime scene analysts. The objectives of the webinar are as follows:
- Identify critical evidence at the crime scene and its utility from a forensic perspective.
- Utilize best practices for collecting and preserving evidence and documenting the chain of custody.
- Collaborate with forensic analysts as a case develops.
- Effectively present forensic evidence, in conjunction with behavioral and testimonial evidence, at trial.
When: Tuesday, July 19, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m., ET
NW3C Webinar
Understanding Different Types of Stressors and Police Officers’ Preferences for Support
Hosted by the National White Collar Crime Center and funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, this webinar will discuss different types of stressors police officers experience, the importance of culturally competent support, and the role of communication in addressing the needs of officers. This webinar will also involve conversations about officers' preferences in receiving support from their departments.
When: Wednesday, July 20, 2022
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., ET
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