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MPI provided technical assistance and training to the three designated grantees under this funding. Each of these partners received Technical Assistance in the form of program implementation, fiscal stewardship, data collection and tracking and had access to the Metropolitan Peace Academy - the professional development arm of the Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.

Amidst calls for police reform, states, municipalities, and law enforcement agencies across the United States are adopting new policies and practices to track and regulate officers’ engagement in traffic stop and enforcement activities. While the thorough collection of stop and enforcement data is critical for examining the equity and effectiveness of police practices, the examination of these data requires methodologically robust analyses that can be challenging for agencies to manage without specialized training in data analysis and statistical strategies.

The Lab facilitated a discussion on Use of Force practices, featuring a presentation from FCPD on their current review processes. This session provided valuable insights into the policies, accountability mechanisms, and review procedures implemented by agencies nationwide.

The Lab hosted a listening session with Fellows to explore effective methods for disseminating information, such as leveraging networks, associations, and key change agents. Fellows also provided feedback on the most effective formats to encourage the adoption of innovative and evidence-based practices.

A technical assistance team was established to assess FCPD on their policies and processes related to use of force accountability. The assessment process consisted of compiling findings from a review of relevant research and resources, collecting and reviewing relevant FCFD policies, SOPs, and other written documentation, interviewing key personnel from across the agency, and observing key meetings and mock meetings.

The Seattle City Auditor requested TTA from PERF specific to Roadmap step #2 – Identifying the key people and places driving the violence. Specifically, the Seattle City Council was trying to understand common patterns relative to the people and places driving gun violence. Seattle was also interested in learning what models were used in other jurisdictions to educate community leaders about the violence in their communities.

PERF received a number of TTA requests from agencies in and around the DMV. This regional training seminar was an opportunity for local agencies to discuss cross-jurisdictional violent crime challenges and strategies and for PERF, and subject matter experts, to provide training on innovative strategies and educate folks about the free resources available through this project.

A request for a training presentation was requested for Maine's SAFE program and SA/DV coalition about PREA Standards, dynamics of sexual abuse in confinement, risk factors of abuse in confinement, processes and expectations of facilities, and any other topics a forensic nurse should know. The presentation was built using prior materials from JDI and PRC.

Auditors identified in the peer review or documentation review process and referred to peer mentoring by the PREA Management Office (PMO) receive one-on-one coaching from DOJ-certified PREA auditors who are specially trained as peer mentors. National PREA Resource Center (PRC) staff also serve as mentors. Mentors receive intensive training to provide support and resources to a mentored auditor, as well as ongoing support by oversight staff.

Ms. Kristine Hamann from the NRTAC team has been invited to participate in a meeting hosted by the Connecticut Office of the State Attorney General. The meeting will be attended by prosecutors throughout the State of Connecticut. The purpose of Ms. Hamann’s participation in the meeting is to highlight the role prosecutors must assume to appropriately support the various BJA-funded CGICs in Connecticut. Additionally, Ms. Hamann will discuss the prosecutor training curriculum developed by the NRTAC and help coordinate its delivery to prosecutors in the State of Connecticut.