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Funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and released by the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Program, the Safer Schools Training and Technical Assistance Clearinghouse for Law Enforcement provides a one-stop shop for law enforcement and school safety professionals to access relevant training and technical assistance. The clearinghouse also features a comprehensive resource library which hosts publications, Web sites, trainings, Webinars, videos, and podcasts aimed at addressing specific aspects related to enhancing school resource officer programs, school…

Published by the Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP), this publication provides details about training content surrounding overdose response for officers; how agencies obtain their naloxone; and respondents’ beliefs on whether administering naloxone and other programs aimed at reducing opioid use in the community is a responsibility of law enforcement agencies. This data was formulated based on the 2020 Law Enforcement Overdose Response Survey fielded by RTI International to a nationally representative sample of law enforcement agencies, including…

Teledyne FLIR Defense, developer of leading advanced airborne imaging systems, is playing a pivotal role in transforming the narrative of the highly anticipated television series, “CHOPPER COPS.” Teledyne FLIR’s cutting-edge thermal technology has enabled a breathtaking perspective on the exploits of the Marion County (FL) Sheriff’s Department’s elite aviation unit. The show premiered on Paramount+ on June 18th and features ten half-hour episodes showcasing the Marion County Sheriff’s Department’s state-of-the-art helicopters and highly skilled crews. Known as Air One, these…

The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) has announced the release of the latest versions of the Tactical Response Operations Standards (TROS) and the newly created Public Order Standards. These new standards signify a major milestone in the ongoing commitment to professionalism, top service and accountability within the law enforcement community. The TROS and new Public Order Standards are invaluable resources, equipping law enforcement professionals with the critical information necessary to handle complex and challenging situations effectively. The updated TROS reflects…

In 2022, an estimated 13.6 million people drove under the influence of illicit drugs. When investigating impaired driving cases and traffic fatalities, the National Safety Council currently recommends that forensic toxicology labs regularly test blood for 35 of the most common drugs and metabolites found in these cases.  However, limitations can interfere with our understanding of how frequently drug use contributes to impaired driving incidents. To better understand this, NIJ funded researchers from the Center for Forensic Science Research and…

Written by the National Policing Institute (NPI), this article presents the findings of George Mason University’s (GMU’s) evaluation of the implementation of the Fatality Reduction Enforcement Program (FREE) at the Iowa State Patrol (ISP) in 2018 and 2019. GMU’s evaluation suggests that FREE reduced crashes involving impaired driving in the program area by 18% in year one and may have contributed to more significant reductions in speed-related crashes. Law enforcement leaders may consider this approach to complement other strategies used…

Released by the Executive Office of the President (EOP) in collaboration with the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), this report assesses the effectiveness of national cyber policy and strategy and the status of the implementation of national cyber policy and strategy by federal departments and agencies. This report also highlights cybersecurity threats and issues facing the United States, including new or emerging technologies which may affect national security, economic prosperity and the rule of law. Download a copy…

Law enforcement agencies across the United States use youth law enforcement programs such as camps, Explorers, internships, and vocational education programs to introduce young people to the potential of a law enforcement career. The decline in law enforcement applicant pools makes such engagement strategies even more necessary. To help determine the reach and effectiveness of these programs, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) funded RAND, in partnership with the Law and Public Safety Education Network, to conduct…

Developed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), this course was designed to instruct law enforcement, first responders, victim specialists, and allied professionals on a four step, evidence informed approach to providing trauma or death notifications to the next of kin. The course highlights various challenges, including best practices for making notifications through a culturally inclusive lens. The course was recently refreshed and now features an expanded availability, as well as eight new videos which illustrate best practices for delivering…

Released by the National Policing Institute (NPI), this brief is intended to provide law enforcement leaders with guidance on addressing organizational culture which may currently run counter to roadway safety best practices. As agencies seek to mitigate the risk factors for officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents and work to develop a culture of roadway safety, leaders and officers should look to the National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program (NLERSP) for support and guidance on actionable steps which can be taken….