Incorporating law enforcement-based victim services can be an exciting adventure that sparks robust conversations.

During this webinar, attendees will learn about available funding, training, and specialized support to help rural law enforcement agencies strengthen their capabilities. Our expert presenters from leading organizations—including the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), and the Rural LISC Program—will provide insights on grants, training programs, and other resources available to rural communities.

In reviewing 19 federal pattern or practice investigations of law enforcement agencies conducted between 2010 and 2022, common themes were identified and compiled based on DOJ’s recommendations. The purpose of this session is to provide law enforcement executives ways to identify and address these types of concerns proactively.

Attendees will come together to celebrate excellence in law enforcement as we proudly present our highest honors to two legends of the profession.

Data and evaluation are critical components of successful crisis response programs. These elements help law enforcement agencies and their partners determine what works, identify areas for improvement, and assess long-term program implications. Panelists will discuss key considerations for data collection and the evaluation of crisis response programs within law enforcement agencies.

Specialized units can save lives, but without proper management, they can also endanger them. In early 2023, the COPS Office and the National Policing Institute partnered to collect and refine lessons drawn from national discussions, and this panel will present their findings and debate the when, the why, and the how of using specialized units for the public safety.

Research can provide agencies with objective data, evaluation of that data, and examples to base foundational decisions for incorporating law enforcement-based victim services.

Law enforcement-based victim services can highlight personnel differences in ethical approaches and decision-making around shared responsibilities.

Successful incorporation of law enforcement-based victim services is contingent upon a commitment to ongoing strategic planning. Effective agency communication channels, comprehensive and relevant policies, and staff development are key contributors to this effort. Assessment of victim services personnel capacity and options for expansion of response efforts can contribute to meeting the needs of victims and co-victims.

Agency readiness is a crucial component of successfully incorporating law enforcement-based victim services. Agency personnel must clearly understand their expected contributions and associated policies for their assigned responsibilities. Effectively preparing for and communicating these expectations can contribute to long-term sustainability.

Incorporating law enforcement-based victim services can help promote victim-centered, trauma-informed practices throughout the agency and the community it serves. Victim services personnel can provide a wide range of services that align with the responsibilities of sworn personnel. Collaborative responses can encourage ongoing engagement of victims and co-victims and help them navigate multiple complex systems to meet their needs.

Attend this no-cost, 7-hour course where trainers will be given the resources and skills needed to teach the NLERSP training curriculum to other officers.

Attend this no-cost, 6-hour training course with other patrol officers, trainers, and first-line supervisors to learn about and discuss best practices and tactics to improve your safety during traffic stops, emergency response driving, all-weather driving, and roadway operations while outside of the patrol vehicle. Seats are limited, so register soon!

Law enforcement-based victim services are most effectively incorporated into agencies when clear roles and responsibilities are established and understood.

Incorporating law enforcement-based victim services can help promote victim-centered, trauma-informed practices throughout the agency and the community it serves. Victim services personnel can provide a wide range of services that align with the responsibilities of sworn personnel. Collaborative responses can encourage ongoing engagement of victims and co-victims and help them navigate multiple complex systems to meet their needs.