A new analysis of the long-term effects of arrests in domestic violence cases shows that the trauma of the arrest may affect a victim’s lifespan, and those arrested have a much higher chance of dying in a homicide at some later date, according to the author of the ground-breaking Police Foundation Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment conducted in 1984. Read More & Share
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Police Foundation offers condolences on the death of Omaha Police Department Officer Kerrie Orozco
Police Foundation President Jim Bueermann issued the following statement on the death of Omaha Police Department Officer Kerrie Orozco:
We at the Police Foundation are deeply saddened at the news from Omaha that Officer Kerrie Orozco was shot to death while attempting to serve a warrant Wednesday. We offer our deepest condolences to the Omaha Police Department and to Officer Orozco’s family. Read More & Share
Campus and Major County Law Enforcement Executive Becomes Newest Police Foundation Executive Fellow
The Police Foundation welcomes new Executive Fellow Brett Meade, who currently serves as Deputy Chief of the University of Central Florida Police Department and previously served as a Captain-Comminding Officer in the Orange County Sheriff’s Office with more than 24 years of service.
With 33 years in policing and an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership, Deputy Chief Meade brings a vast amount of policing experience and expertise to the Executive Fellow Program.
Deputy Chief Meade served for 25 years with the Orange County (FL) Sheriff’s Department. He is an advocate for community and intelligence-led policing philosophies, developing successful anti-gang and anti-terrorism initiatives and prevention programs leadership roles in both the sheriff’s department and at the university. Read More & Share
Symposium on Crime Analysis Presented to Law Enforcement Executives
More than 60 law enforcement executives attended the second in a series of symposiums presented by the Police Foundation and International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) designed to help police departments integrate the use of crime analysis to increase effectiveness and reduce crime.
The symposium, presented April 30 in Oakland, CA drew police chiefs, district attorneys and other executives from throughout the northern California region and as far south as Los Angeles. The other regional locations and dates for the series will be announced later this year. Read More & Share
White House issues federal policy guidelines for police practices; Police Foundation to play integral role in implementation
The White House has announced a series of policy initiatives governing federal involvement with local police agencies and efforts to promote community policing and open data policies designed to increase transparency and build community trust in law enforcement.
The announcement came in conjunction with President Obama’s visit to the Camden (NJ) Police Department Monday to review the progress that agency has made toward reducing crime and engaging the community. The chief of the Camden Police Department, J. Scott Thomson, is a Police Foundation Executive Fellow. Read More & Share
Webinar on Aiding Children of Incarcerated Parents presented by the Urban Institute
Live Webinar – Promising and Innovative Practices for Children of Incarcerated Parents: Arrest through Pre-Adjudication
Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST
Nearly three million children under the age of 18 have a parent in jail or prison, and millions more have experienced their parents being arrested. Due to their parent’s criminal justice involvement, a growing body of research indicates that these children often experience trauma, family disruption, and the loss of their primary caregiver, which can lead to financial hardship, residential instability, and an array of emotional and behavioral problems. Read More & Share
Police Foundation Vice President Jim Burch moderates Congressional briefing on less-lethal practices
The co-chairmen of the Law Enforcement Caucus of the U.S. House of Representatives hosted a briefing Thursday, May 14 on police use of less-lethal technology and practices to reduce use of force during arrests and other situations that could lead to a use of force.
Police Foundation Vice President Jim Burch moderated the briefing, which brought together law enforcement leaders and industry representatives of firms that produce less-lethal technologies. The briefing was presented to House congressional staff involved in criminal justice policy. Read More & Share
Police Foundation Regional Review Of Police Response To The Attacks By Christopher Dorner
The Police Foundation has released an in-depth multi-media review and analysis of the police response to the attacks by a former Los Angeles Police Department officer, who killed four people and substantially raised the threat level for Southern California law enforcement for 10 days in February 2013. To view the online multi-media report, click here. To download a printable pdf version, click here. Read More & Share
Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention announces new funding opportunities
The U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention has announced the following fiscal year 2015 funding opportunities:
Design Study of Dual System Youth. This effort will support the development of a research design and methodology to collect data and generate statistical information on the prevalence of dual system youth and the intersection of the juvenile justice and child welfare systems. Applications are due by May 26, 2015. Read More & Share
Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Elimination Program Funds Available from the New York County District Attorney
The New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) has announced it is taking Requests for Proposals for its national Sexual Assault Kit Backlog Elimination Program of up to $35 million. The office is inviting RRPs from any state, municipality or other law enforcement agency for funding to pay for the cost of testing untested or backlogged sexual assault kits.
Applicants will be asked to submit information about the size and scope of their untested SAKs, current state and/or local SAK testing policies, and their willingness to follow SAK testing best practices (prescribed in this RFP). Applicants are limited to States (including territories), units of local government from any state (including federally-recognized Indian tribal governments as determined by the Secretary of the Interior), law enforcement agencies, prosecutor’s offices, and public forensic labs. Read More & Share