News and Announcements
Crime Data in Rural Communities: What’s Out There and How Can I Use It? Webinar
On Thursday, July 18, at 2:00pm ET, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) will host a webinar to discuss strategies, promising practices, available resources, and lessons learned for integrating crime analysis in rural communities. Step into the world of crime data analysis with Justice Counts’ Deputy Director…
Read MoreFLETC Active Shooter Threat Training Opportunity
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is hosting a free four-day Active Shooter Threat training June 25 – 28, 2024 in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. Designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills to successfully handle an active threat event, concentrating on SINGLE OFFICER RESPONSE tactics. This program will provide the student with…
Read MoreFLETC Threat Assessment and Threat Management Virtual Training Opportunity
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is hosting a free three-part updated virtual Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) training the third week of April 2024. Presentation dates/times: Tuesday, April 16 – 1:30-3:30 PM (ET) Session One, Introduction to Threat Assessment for Targeted Violence Prevention, provides an overview of basic threat assessment theories and concepts.…
Read MoreFLETC Human Trafficking Awareness Training
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is hosting two free Human Trafficking Awareness Trainings (HTAT) during the first week of December 2023. The HTAT program provides students with an in-depth understanding of current indicators that law enforcement and the private sector may observe in industries known for human trafficking. An overview of Federal statutes…
Read MoreFLETC Threat Assessment and Threat Management Virtual Training Opportunity
The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) is hosting a free three-part updated virtual Threat Assessment and Threat Management (TATM) training the first week of November 2023. Presentation dates/times: Tuesday, November 7 – 1:30-3:30 PM (EST) Session One, Introduction to Threat Assessment for Targeted Violence Prevention, provides an overview of basic threat assessment theories and concepts.…
Read MoreFLETC Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in Campus and Residential Training Settings Virtual Training Summit
This free online summit, hosted by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), provides attendees with a focused opportunity to learn prevention strategies and the response to sexual assaults in the residential training environment context. This event will take place during the afternoon of September 26 – 28, 2023. Speakers will share lessons learned and…
Read MoreHandling Sensitive Investigations in Rural Communities: Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence Cases
On Thursday, August 17, at 2:00pm ET, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) will host a webinar to discuss strategies, promising practices, and lessons learned for handling sensitive investigations in rural communities, including cases of sexual assault and intimate partner violence. Attendees will hear from Brian Eads,…
Read MoreEstablishing Connections: Integrating Victim Services in Rural Law Enforcement Agencies Webinar – July 2023
On Thursday, July 6, at 2:00pm ET, the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance’s (BJA’s) Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) is hosting a webinar addressing strategies for providing victim services in rural communities, best practices, and lessons learned. Attendees will hear from Caroline Huffaker, Senior Program Manager at the National Policing Institute and…
Read MoreRural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Grant Opportunity and Application Office Hours – March 2023
RVCRI, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and supported by the National Policing Institute and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), provides grants, training, and technical assistance (TTA) support to law enforcement agencies addressing violent crime challenges in rural areas. Awards will range from $25,000 – $150,000. Applications and awards will be made on a…
Read MoreRural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative Solicitation Webinar – February 2023
The Rural Violent Crime Reduction Initiative (RVCRI) team is thrilled to announce the launch of the second application cohort of the RVCRI Grant Application! RVCRI, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance and supported by the National Policing Institute and Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), provides grants and training and technical assistance (TTA) support to…
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