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From the National Criminal Justice Reference System (NCJRS), this annual report highlights the historic declines in drug use in America over the past seven years. The text encapsulates the many drug policy successes by local, state, federal, and international groups. It is available to download for free at https://www.ncjrs.gov/App/Secure/cjeg/CJEGMonthlyPublications.aspx.
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The National Institute of Justice Conference will be held from July 21 – 23, 2008, in Arlington, VA. For more than a decade, the NIJ Conference has brought together criminal justice scholars, policymakers, and practitioners at the local, state, and federal levels to share the most recent findings from research and technology. It showcases what works, what doesn't work, and what the research shows as promising. The conference puts a heavy emphasis on the benefits to researchers and practitioners who work together to create effective evidence-based policies and practices. For more information visit http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/events/nij_conference/welcome.htm.
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NCPC has partnered with the National Sheriffs’ Association and the Bureau of Justice Assistance to spearhead the first ever CSC initiative this year. CSC will kick off Crime Prevention Month in October and support related efforts to build support for crime prevention action and public safety during that month and all through the year. You can now visit www.celebratesafecommunities.org to learn more about CSC, find help to get started, and register your own local initiatives. Registered local CSC initiatives will have the opportunity to share their community’s efforts, locate tips to help plan successful local activities, and sign up for updates as promotional tips, tools, and other resources become available.
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This report from the Bureau of Justice Statistics presents findings from a survey of campus law enforcement agencies serving four-year colleges and universities with 2,500 or more students. The survey covered the 2004-05 academic year and collected data from agencies using sworn police officers and those using only nonsworn security officers. You can download the publication for free at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/bjs/abstract/cle0405.htm.
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Each April since 1981, OVC has helped lead communities throughout the country in their observances of National Crime Victims' Rights Week (NCVRW). Rallies, candlelight vigils, and a host of commemorative activities are held each year to promote victims' rights and to honor crime victims and those who advocate on their behalf. You can get more information and find out how to be involved at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/ncvrw/welcome.html.
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Nationwide, it has been increasingly difficult to find and retain talented police officers. This CD is designed to assist chiefs and sheriffs, as well as other executives, in finding, training, and retaining qualified staff. You can download this publication for free at http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/ric/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=450.
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A new, quarterly newsletter from the COPS Office and the National Institute of Justice, Geography and Public Safety, examines four substantive areas. “Practice” examines practices related to crime mapping and problem analysis; “Policy” describes policy related to the use of mapping to better understand crime; “Technical Tips” aids practioners in completing specific spatial analysis tasks; and “News Briefs” and a list of upcoming geography events, such as conferences and training opportunities, complete the newsletter. This newsletter will be useful for police practitioners at all levels who are interested in geography and its relationship to crime, as well as researchers, policy makers, and others interested in understanding the impact of geography on public safety. Find it at http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/ric/ResourceDetail.aspx?RID=452.
