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LEO Roll Call: Week of 7/4/2022 (The Evidence We Leave Behind)

Over the past decade, the human microbiome – consisting of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and viruses that live in and on every one of us – has become increasingly important to criminal investigators as they’ve realized that we all leave traces of our unique microbial evidence wherever we go. This Justice Today podcast discusses the microbiome: what it is, how it applies to forensics and the evolution of its role in forensic science.

Podcast – The Evidence We Leave Behind, Part 1

(Courtesy of ojp.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 6/27/2022 (AMBER Alert Field Guide)

When a child is reported missing, the first three hours following the child’s disappearance are the most critical for an initial response and gathering all available resources. The Office of Justice Programs provides information and resources to loved ones, first responders, and others working to ensure the safe return of missing children. Available resources include the AMBER Alert website and an AMBER Alert Field Guide for Law Enforcement Officers.

AMBER Alert Field Guide for Law Enforcement Officers

(Courtesy of ojp.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 6/20/2022 (Take Back Day)

“National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is an important part of DEA’s efforts to fight the overdose epidemic and save lives,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. See results for DEA’s spring National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day here. DEA’s next National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for October 29, 2022. For law enforcement agencies that wish to host a collection site, please call the point of contact (POC) in your area.

(Courtesy of dea.gov and usdoj.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 6/13/2022 (Monkeypox)

The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) provides updates about the recently evolving situation regarding the spread of Monkeypox, a rare but potentially severe viral disease. Monkeypox can spread between humans via contact with skin lesions and infected respiratory droplets. To ensure early detection and isolation of the infected, first responders should be on alert for signs of the disease and report cases of the disease to the local public health department.

Signs and Symptoms of Monkeypox

(Courtesy of netec.org and cdc.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 6/6/2022 (Officer Location)

An officer’s location is significant, especially if, for example, that officer is in a foot pursuit, gets injured, or needs assistance. This blog post from the IACP details the importance of an officer’s location. It discusses how agencies can leverage geographic information systems (GIS) to improve decision-making, officer effectiveness, and community member and officer safety.

IACP Blog Post – Why Location Matters for Police

(Courtesy of theiacp.org)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 5/30/2022 (Protecting Older Adults)

May is designated as Older Americans Month to remind us of this population’s contributions and needs. Many agencies offer elder resources for officers. The United States Department of Justice provides training, toolkits, and resources to assist law enforcement in their mission to combat elder abuse and financial exploitation. The NIJ discusses how multidisciplinary teams with law enforcement involvement can help prevent premature elderly deaths caused by elder abuse or neglect in our county.

Multidisciplinary Team Works to Reduce Preventable Deaths of Older Adults

(Courtesy of nij.ojp.gov and justice.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 5/23/2022 (First Amendment Protections)

This roll call-length training video from the National Criminal Intelligence Resource Center (NCIRC) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance is designed to help law enforcement personnel prepare for and respond to First Amendment-protected events and understand privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties issues associated with a First Amendment-protected event.

Training Video: Your Role in Protecting Privacy, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties

(Courtesy of ncirc.bja.ojp.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 5/16/2022 (Drug Courts)

During May, National Drug Court Month, the Office of Justice Programs offers a Drug Courts Special Feature that includes information and resources from OJP and other federal agencies on drug courts. Many Drug Court programs are rated “Effective” by the National Institute of Justice’s CrimeSolutions.

Special Feature: Drug Courts

(Courtesy of ojp.gov)

LEO Roll Call: Week of 5/9/2022 (Interviewing Children with Disabilities)

Nearly 700,000 children experience abuse, maltreatment, or neglect each year. Children with disabilities are at least three times more likely to be abused or neglected than their peers without disabilities, and they are more likely to be seriously injured or harmed by maltreatment. This article offers factors to consider when forensic interviewers are preparing to interview children with disabilities. The article discusses the CDC’s Disability and Health sector’s definitions of disabilities, risk factors for abuse, and best practices for conducting interviews.

Interviewing Children with Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Forensic Interviewer

(Courtesy of ojjdp.ojp.gov)