Smart Policing Initiative is a collaboration between the Bureau of Justice Assistance, CNA, and over seventy law enforcement agencies.

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#LawEnforcement: Only TWO WEEKS LEFT to enter your photo into the 2025 Community Policing in Action Photo Contest! The submission window closes on Friday, November 1 at 8 PM ET. Learn more about the contest and entering a complete submission here: cops.usdoj.gov/photocontest
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BJA’s Police-Mental Health Collaboration Toolkit offers resources that enable officers to respond appropriately and safely to people experiencing suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Learn more during #SuicidePreventionMonth: bja.ojp.gov/program/pmhc?utm…
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Every person, every family, and every community deserve access to recovery programs. Join BJA, @cossupcommunity, @samhsagov, & other training and technical assistance providers this month for resources supporting a variety of recovery topics. Learn more: bja.ojp.gov/topics/drugs-sub…
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Our partners at @ndaajustice are hosting a webinar titled Family Functional Therapy: An Evidence-Based Program. This webinar will discuss this family-based prevention and intervention program for justice-involved or at-risk youth. ojjdp.ojp.gov/events/family-…
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Earlier this week, we welcomed several leaders from @DOJBJA to our headquarters for a meeting featuring CNA's work on #emergingtechnology and #artificialintelligence. #AI
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Do you work at the intersection of our #criminaljustice system and #mentalhealth? BJA’s JMHCP provides funding to improve responses to people with mental health conditions who are involved in the criminal justice system. Learn more and apply: bja.ojp.gov/funding/opportun… #MHAM
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PSN often works with the National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) program to reduce violent crime in communities around the country. To learn more about PSP and their resources, visit this website: nationalpublicsafetypartners…
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With funding from @COSSUPcommunity, @oaklandsheriff formed a Crisis Response Unit consisting of three full-time officers focused on following up with people who are experiencing #mentalhealth issues with co-occurring substance use disorders. Learn more: bja.ojp.gov/news/feature-sto…
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Today is the last day to recognize #lawenforcement, #firefighting, & #emergencyservices officers for their extraordinary acts of service by submitting a nomination for the #MedalofValor. Submit your nomination here before 5 p.m. ET👉bja.ojp.gov/program/medalofv…
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Replying to @BWC_TTA
@BWC_TTA published a commentary by body-worn camera expert Damon Mosler, titled The Impact of Body-Worn Cameras on the Burden of Proof and Evidentiary Expectations: A Prosecutor’s Perspective. Check out his commentary here: bwctta.com/resources/comment…
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See page 2 of this month’s bulletin for resources addressing recruitment and retention in law enforcement. conta.cc/3N9KWik
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Today kicks off National Police Week 2023, which pays special recognition to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. Check out National Police Week events here: nleomf.org/memorial/programs…
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Page 3 of the PSN bulletin features grant writing tips! Number one tip from grant expert Joan Brody is to “follow the directions” specified in the solicitation! conta.cc/3ZAjo94
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This #WomensHistoryMonth, BJA would like to shoutout @ATFHQ, @FBI, @USMarshalsHQ, and @CBP who have taken the @30x30initiative Pledge and are improving recruitment and retention of qualified women officers, & helping women excel in their careers.
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Have you seen our Gun Violence Resource Hub? Learn more about approaches to combating gun violence from across the nation! psntta.org/tta-resources/gun…
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Over the weekend, COPS Office Deputy Director Rob Chapman discussed the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) at the @TheIACP Officer Safety & Wellness Symposium alongside @Director_BJA & @OJPOVC Director Kristina Rose.
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Take a bite out of crime! @Director_BJA pays a visit to our old friend @McGruffatNCPC. Here's to many more years of mutual support. #SafeCommunities
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There is no single profile of a trafficking victim – victims can be anyone. Today is #HumanTraffickingAwarenessDay, though we acknowledge awareness can be spread all year long. Read more here: ovc.ojp.gov/program/human-tr… #WearBlueDay #EndHumanTrafficking
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Webinar Alert! PSN’s Webinar for FY22 Grant Recipients is scheduled for January 18th, 2023. The purpose is to provide guidance to grantees for the FY22 PSN Formula Grant Program. Register here: cnaorg.zoomgov.com/webinar/r…
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.@Director_BJA, and BJA leadership participate in Secret Service Threat Prevention Training in collaboration with @TampaPD and @Secretservice, providing threat assessment and prevention training to jurisdictions that may host future nomination conventions.
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