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How much do you know about drug paraphernalia? Take this DEA quiz to test your knowledge. Using the DEA links below, you can search for any drug and stay current on emerging drug trends. Officers can also get resources to share with community members in need, such as a treatment locator and sober apps to help those in recovery.
(Courtesy of dea.gov and getsmartaboutdrugs.gov)
Stalking is a pattern of behavior that does not always cause physical injury or property damage. The primary injury may be psychological harm leaving officers to decide whether there is probable cause to believe the injury was caused by unlawful stalking behavior. These brief instructional videos from the National Institute of Justice and the Violence Against Women Research Consortium discuss issues and resources for law enforcement responding to victims of stalking.
(Courtesy of ojp.gov)
As our children return to the classroom, school safety is an important topic for many community members. “Research has shown that individuals who plan to conduct a school attack typically share that information with someone else. Schools that use planned, systematic techniques for gathering information on threats may be well-positioned to receive tips on planned attacks and respond appropriately.” The National Institute of Justice Journal Article, School Safety: Research on Gathering Tips and Addressing Threats, discusses the value of information gathered from tip lines, model state programs, and questions that still need to be answered.
(Courtesy of nij.ojp.gov)
The switch to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) “allows patrol officers to more accurately capture and report incident-based details, greatly increasing the analytical capabilities of agencies to identify and address crime issues in their community.” The August blog from the IACP uses interactive reports to illustrate how information can be drawn from analyzing crime data submitted to NIBRS and what NIBRS data can show your agency.
New Report Shows Advanced Analytic Capabilities of NIBRS Data
(Courtesy of theiacp.org)
The U.S. Department of Justice describes “ghost guns” as unmarked firearms often assembled from kits sold without background checks, making them easily acquired by criminals who otherwise would not be permitted to possess a gun. The National Police Foundation (NPF) has released a new report, The Proliferation of Ghost Guns: Regulation Gaps and Challenges for Law Enforcement. Check out the links below to read an overview and view the full report.
NFP Report – The Proliferation of Ghost Guns: Regulation Gaps and Challenges for Law Enforcement
(Courtesy of policefoundation.org)
Ageism: prejudice on the grounds of a person’s age. Check your unconscious biases about older adults, learn the importance of interview location, and get other tips for successfully interviewing older adults with the latest video in the Elder Justice Initiative series from the US Department of Justice.
Watch video – Interviewing Older Adults
(Courtesy of justice.gov)
The COPS Office reminds us that when someone chooses to become a law enforcement officer, they commit to a lifestyle as much as a career. However, the same cannot be said for the children of officers, who are often born into a law enforcement family and grow up with a unique set of experiences. Their article, Parenting while Policing offers tips for successful parenting for police officers.
(Courtesy of cops.usdoj.gov)
Law enforcement agencies and jurisdictions across the United States are increasingly recognizing the importance of using crime analysis to disrupt crime patterns in their communities. Use the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center’s (NTTAC) Checklist to Assess Your Agency’s Crime Analysis Capabilities.
BJA NTTAC also offers no-cost training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies of all sizes to enhance their capabilities to analyze and use data through the Crime Analysis on Demand initiative.
(Courtesy of bjatta.bja.ojp.gov)
High-stress police operations such as crowd management during periods of civil unrest are mentally and physically demanding. The guidebook from the National Police Foundation, Staying Healthy in the Fray: The Impact of Crowd Management on Officers in the Context of Civil Unrest, offers educational information and practical considerations for officers and their families to protect officers’ well-being during times of heightened stress.
Access the National Police Foundation’s Guidebook on Staying Healthy in the Fray
(Courtesy of bjatta.bja.ojp.gov)
Twenty-five percent of Americans have a disability, and this quarter of the population is disproportionately likely to experience violent victimization. A newly released toolkit offers several practical resources for law enforcement officers, including lessons and resources to assist officers in identifying and interacting with victims with disabilities. It also provides guidance and recommended best practices for responding to calls, receiving citizen complaints, and questioning witnesses, suspects, and victims. Use the links in the article below to learn more about and access the toolkit.
New Crime Victims with Disabilities Toolkit
(Courtesy of cops.usdoj.gov)
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