Events

Upcoming Events

National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Patrol Officer Training – Northampton, Massachusetts

Attend this no-cost, 6-hour training course with other patrol officers, trainers, and first-line supervisors to learn about and discuss best practices and tactics to improve your safety during traffic stops, emergency response driving, all-weather driving, and roadway operations while outside of the patrol vehicle. Seats are limited, so register soon!

National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Train-the-Trainer Workshop – Northampton, Massachusetts

Attend this no-cost, 7-hour course where trainers will be given the resources and skills needed to teach the NLERSP training curriculum to other officers.

Understanding and Implementing Victim Services Documentation Practices in Law Enforcement Agencies

Incorporating law enforcement-based victim services can help promote victim-centered, trauma-informed practices throughout the agency and the community it serves. Victim services personnel can provide a wide range of services that align with the responsibilities of sworn personnel. Collaborative responses can encourage ongoing engagement of victims and co-victims and help them navigate multiple complex systems to meet their needs.

Assessing Readiness for Incorporating Victim Services into Law Enforcement Agencies

Agency readiness is a crucial component of successfully incorporating law enforcement-based victim services. Agency personnel must clearly understand their expected contributions and associated policies for their assigned responsibilities. Effectively preparing for and communicating these expectations can contribute to long-term sustainability.

Strategic Planning for Sustainable Victim Services

Successful incorporation of law enforcement-based victim services is contingent upon a commitment to ongoing strategic planning. Effective agency communication channels, comprehensive and relevant policies, and staff development are key contributors to this effort. Assessment of victim services personnel capacity and options for expansion of response efforts can contribute to meeting the needs of victims and co-victims.

Essential Training for Effective Incorporation of Victim Services

Law enforcement-based victim services can highlight personnel differences in ethical approaches and decision-making around shared responsibilities.

Using Research to Enhance Incorporation of Victim Services

Research can provide agencies with objective data, evaluation of that data, and examples to base foundational decisions for incorporating law enforcement-based victim services.

Ask Us Anything About Effective Incorporation of Victim Services

Incorporating law enforcement-based victim services can be an exciting adventure that sparks robust conversations.

Past Events

Identifying Roles and Responsibilities of Victim Services in Law Enforcement Agencies

Law enforcement-based victim services are most effectively incorporated into agencies when clear roles and responsibilities are established and understood.