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Developed by the National Policing Institute (NPI), this report is a comprehensive public safety resource based on peer-to-peer learning from law enforcement leaders. The report offers valuable, tested insights for agencies and officials preparing for a safe and secure election season. It aims to provide law enforcement leaders with strategies to adapt their existing expertise to the election context, recognize the diversity of local laws and community expectations, and effectively balance public safety with citizens’ constitutional rights. Download a full…

The NIJ and its multidisciplinary partners have released an updated technical guide for conducting collaborative death scene investigations. The 2024 guide accounts for key changes in the field, including advances in DNA technology, communication and documentation technology; procedures for drug, child and infant death investigations; and collaboration between investigators and professional partners, families and the media.  This revised edition is a collaborative effort to update the content to ensure the best possible outcome for both death and criminal investigations today. Download…

The COPS Office’s Collaborative Reform Initiative – Critical Response program provides targeted technical assistance to law enforcement agencies experiencing high profile events, major incidents, or sensitive issues of varying need. Following a series of organizational and leadership changes at the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police (CDP), Jensen Hughes conducted a thorough, independent review and analysis of the CDP’s policies, procedures and training and operational protocols pertaining to use of force. This publication presents the findings of that review and analysis…