Law Enforcement

BJA NTTAC will support labor and travel fees for two speakers at the Chicago Crimefighters Meeting: Dennis Kato and Arif Alikhan.

The Baltimore, Maryland Police Department (PD) requested technical assistance to assess and improve it's crime-fighting strategies and tactics. The PD identified Sean Malinowski and his team of subject matter experts as a technical assistance provider. BJA NTTAC worked with Dr. Malinowski to develop a Statement of Work (SOW) for a new engagement, and technical assistance was delivered between January and June 2018.

We are looking for training for our internal investigators on domestic violence and sexual misconduct training primarily in the area of conducting interviews with the subject, victim, witness and all other concerned parties involved in one of these investigations. We are needing at least eight (8) hours of training to be conducted several times during the year for all of our sworn supervisors, Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) Investigators and any other Office personnel that may be assigned to the PSB.

The Reno, NV Police Department requested Blue Courage participant kits to guide future Blue Courage training courses. Blue Courage, LLC provided the requestor with 30 participant kits.

We are looking for training on locating, applying for and implementing grants for the Richmond Police Department. I understand a Mark Fero and Albert Stokes are teaching some of these classes in the state of Virginia. I would like to request their class on grants and grant writing.
As commander of the Richmond Police Training Academy, I would be willing to host the training here at our facility and allow regional partners to attend to also receive this training.

The Memphis, Tennessee Police Department (PD), as part of the Memphis Public Safety Partnership (PSP) site, requested an assessment of its Gang Unit to lead to an increased understand of best practice for responding to gang activity and identifying areas of potential growth in MPDs plan for prevention, intervention, and suppression. Dr. Charles Katz was selected to fulfill the request, and conducted an assessment through several onsite visits. The assessment occurred in February 2018, and a final report was delivered to Memphis PD in March 2018.

Marion PD is requesting that a seasoned law enforcement or business professional teach us the basics of developing a strategic plan and the strategic plan implementation process, and how that process helps us grow as an agency.

The Tucson, Arizona Police Department requested information on administering written tests to vet crime analysts. BJA NTTAC provided resources through IACA and put Tucson PD in touch with Christopher Bruce for additional guidance.

The Birmingham, AL Police Department requested a crime analysis assessment. Christopher Bruce was selected to fulfill the request and provided an assessment of the crime analysis capabilities and needs. The crime analysis assessment occurred on March 15 - 16, 2018, and involved Birmingham PD leadership and analysts. Christopher Bruce delivered the final recommendations report to the Birmingham PD in April 2018.

The Bureau of Justice Assistance requested travel support for representatives from various PSP sites to attend the SPI Innovations Academy. BJA NTTAC did not fulfill this request. .