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2011
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"This report includes the number of state and local law enforcement agencies as of September 2008 and the number of sworn and civilian employees. Breakdowns are presented for general purpose agencies, including local police departments, sheriffs' off... Read More
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2011
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Findings from the Juvenile Justice Training Needs Assessment Survey “identify challenges and training needs facing law enforcement in addressing juvenile crime, delinquency and victimization” (p. 3). Four sections follow an executive summary—introduc... Read More
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2011
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Agencies that operate short-term arrestee holding areas or lock-ups need to know about the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA). “PREA is applicable to lock-ups and short-term holding facilities operated by law enforcement agencies, regardless if arres... Read More
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2011
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This report “presents lessons learned from past experience and suggests approaches leaders can use to address financial crises in law enforcement” (p. ii). These strategies can also be applied to corrections. This guide also provides examples of othe... Read More
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2010
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While this guide is written for police departments, sheriff’s offices should find it helpful for developing approaches to interacting with mentally ill people. The step-by-step program design process incorporates seven actions. Additionally, program ... Read More
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2010
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“This CD-ROM contains a selection of publications from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and the National Law Enforcement and Corrections Technology Center (NLECTC).” Documents are organized into the following topical areas: biological, chemica... Read More
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2010
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This report identifies ”promising approaches [that] offer safer, more compassionate and often cost-effective ways for police and their community partners to respond to adults and juveniles with mental illness” (p.2). Sections following an executive s... Read More
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2010
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Agencies wishing to compare their rates of growth in female officers or parties interested in female officer issues will want to look this report over. Observations made in this report include: the period of 2007-2008 saw nearly 100,000 female sworn ... Read More
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2010
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“Survey questions pertain to recruits’ reasons for pursuing a career in law enforcement, potential disadvantages of such a career, influencers on a career in law enforcement and employment within the recruits’ chosen agency, and the perceived effecti... Read More
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2010
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This guide will provide agencies with strategies for successfully integrating veterans into their organizations. Sections of this publication include: introduction; understanding today’s military; veteran officer reintegration guidance—issues common ... Read More
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2009
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2009
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"To ensure law enforcement policies and practices related to people with mental illnesses are data driven and well-informed, this guide summarizes the available research on law enforcement encounters with people with mental illnesses and strategies t... Read More
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2009
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This report covers research related to domestic violence. Eight sections make up this document: overview; reporting and arrests; perpetrator characteristics; victim characteristics; law enforcement responses; prosecution responses; judicial response... Read More
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2009
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2009
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Issues surrounding the transition of combat veterans into the field of law enforcement are investigated. Sections following an executive summary include: introduction; significance—deployment related health concerns, readjustment period, determining ... Read More
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2009
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“This report identifies the considerations that law enforcement executives should address in their public health communications plans, regarding internal communications (those that remain within the law enforcement agency) as well as external communi... Read More
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2008
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The application of the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to lock-ups is explained. This document contains these sections: what PREA is; how PREA impacts you; frequently asked questions; PREA definitions; what you should be doing now; assistance and... Read More
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2008
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Links to online resources for recruiting, hiring, and retaining law enforcement staff are provided at this website. Resource links are organized into these areas: recruitment and hiring; retention and training; ethics and integrity; early interventi... Read More
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2008
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“The purpose of this work is to describe to practitioners what the research tells us about domestic violence, including its perpetrators and victims, and the impact of current responses to it and, more importantly, the implications of that research f... Read More
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2008
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The ten essential elements for specialized law enforcement-based programs are described. These elements are: collaborative planning and implementation; program design; specialized training; call-taker and dispatcher protocols; stabilization, observa... Read More
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2008
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The ten essential elements comprising a specialized law enforcement-based program are described. Elements are: collaborative planning and implementation; program design; specialized training; call-taker and dispatcher protocols; stabilization, obser... Read More
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2008
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Components laying the foundation of a reentry initiative, developing the initiative, implementing the plan, and making it stick are explained. The 10 elements of a comprehensive and effective reentry strategy are: viability; stakeholder involvement;... Read More
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2008
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The electronic monitoring of sex offenders is explained. This publication covers: the definition of electronic monitoring technology; role of law enforcement; how offender location tracking works; benefits of GPS (global positioning satellite) monit... Read More
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2008
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The types of information gathering tools used by community corrections officers are described. The purpose of, benefits of, access to, and examples of the following data collection instruments are provided: risk assessments; conditions of supervisio... Read More
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2008
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"The purpose of this brief is to provide an overview of the multiple roles that law enforcement can play in increasing public safety and reducing sexual victimization through sex offender management efforts" p. 1. Sections making up this document inc... Read More
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2007
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"This guide provides an overview of the sheriff's roles and responsibilities with regard to the jail along with basic information on critical aspects of jail operations and management" (p. v). This publication is comprised of the following seven chap... Read More
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2005
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Findings from a ballistic and mechanical properties test of 103 used Zylon-containing body armor are presented. This report contains the following sections: executive summary; supplemental results from Phase I testing; Phase II testing results; ... Read More
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2002
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"[S]trategies, best practices, recommendations and ideas for successful IT planning and implementation" (p. 3) are provided. This guide is divided into the following parts: seven facts to know before reading this document; build the foundation; cond... Read More
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