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Is your agency prepared for the unthinkable? 🚨This self assessment toolkit helps law enforcement, emergency responders & school administrators evaluate readiness across 7 key categories - from prevention policies to trauma support services.
Read it here: portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
ALT Cover page of the Critical Incident Preparedness Toolkit by COPS, focusing on response capacity to active assailant events.
Are you facing a difficult challenge or issue in your agency or community? The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) can help by providing critical and tailored technical assistance resources to your department. Learn more: cops.usdoj.gov/collaborative…
The COPS Office Photo Contest is OPEN and accepting submissions! Learn more: cops.usdoj.gov/photocontest
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The COPS Office’s Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) Employee Wellness Guidance helps agencies build a culture of peer intervention. Officers learn how to step in, prevent harm, and support wellness through training, programs, and resources. portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
Tribal #LawEnforcement, check out our website for resources to support tribal #CommunityPolicing, including information on the Tribal Access Program (TAP), Tribal MOU/MOA Sample Resource Library, #CPDispatch articles, publications & more: cops.usdoj.gov/tribalpolicin…
From October 24-27, COPS Office leadership & staff will attend the @TheIACP Annual Conference & Exposition in Orlando, FL! You can find us at Booth #647 in the Exposition Hall or check out the workshop schedule here: theiacpconference.org/schedu…
Learn more about the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act (LEDTA), including national standards, certification, and resources designed to support safer responses to conflict and crisis situations. cops.usdoj.gov/ledta @PolicingInst
#LawEnforcement Agencies: The widely anticipated annual COPS Office Highlighting Heroes Photo Contest is NOW OPEN and accepting submissions! 📸🚓
Learn more about the contest and find out how to enter here: cops.usdoj.gov/photocontest
In Arizona, tribal police departments are turning to accreditation to build community trust, boost professionalism, and strengthen partnerships - all while protecting tribal sovereignty. A model for tribes nationwide. #TribalPolicing
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Blue Alerts are warnings issued for rapid dissemination of information to #LawEnforcement agencies, the media, & the public to help apprehend violent offenders who have harmed an officer in the line of duty. Learn more about #BlueAlerts & the COPS Office: cops.usdoj.gov/bluealert
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"No American should live in fear of unjust discrimination or violence,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Department of Justice is working tirelessly to protect and defend all Americans’ right to freedom of speech and free exercise of religion. This event is sure to be a powerful evening.”
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Today, the Department of Justice Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced the first stop of the American Tour Against Hate will be in Southfield, Michigan on Wednesday, October 14. The Tour is a first-of-its-kind federal initiative, bringing government resources and officials directly to local communities experiencing hate and discrimination.
“@POTUS Trump has made clear that this Administration will not tolerate antisemitism, and the Department of Justice is committed to implementing that directive,” said @AGToddBlanche. “This national tour is an important step in ensuring communities across the country know the federal government stands ready to work with them to confront antisemitic threats, protect public safety, and uphold civil rights.”
Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/federal-t…
TODAY is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Reach out to your local agency and join them for a conversation in your community. Learn more: coffeewithacop.com/
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The Collaborative Reform Initiative's Enhanced Training course, Communicating Agency Successes, is now open for registration! This no-cost course helps agencies strengthen messaging, engage communities, work with media and highlight their successes. cops.usdoj.gov/enhancedtrain…
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REMINDER | Wednesday, October 7, is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Are you participating? Contact your local Police/Sheriff's Department and ask them about #NationalCoffeeWithACopDay. 🚓☕ Learn more: coffeewithacop.com/national-…
#LawEnforcement agencies face legal, financial & operational risks that affect officers and the communities they serve. This report explores strategies to identify and reduce risk - from leadership and hiring to police-community relations. Learn more: portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
Congratulations to the October 2026 winners of the Highlighting Heroes Photo Contest, the @NewBerlinPolice and @NiagaraSheriff Learn more about our annual photo contest here: cops.usdoj.gov/photocontest
Wednesday, October 7, is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Are you participating? Contact your local Police/Sheriff's Department and ask them about #NationalCoffeeWithACopDay. Learn more: coffeewithacop.com/national-…
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