National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month
BJA is supporting our partners at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and its Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) as they celebrate the 19th annual National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month. Recovery Month, which occurs in September 2008, supports individuals and families that have overcome addiction in all its forms and will acknowledge and celebrate the individuals within the criminal justice and social service sectors who help bring recovery to those in need. This year's theme is "Join the Voices for Recovery: Real People, Real Recovery." To learn more about Recovery Month or an event taking place in your community, visit http://recoverymonth.gov/.

Medal of Valor Nominations
The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. The nomination period for the 2007-2008 awards is from May 30, 2008 to July 31, 2008. For more information on the Medal of Valor or to submit an online application, go to the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor web site.

Drug Market Intervention
On September 22-23, the High Point Police Department will host a training conference in Greensboro, NC on their Drug Market Intervention strategy, which has been successful in reducing violent crime in several local neighborhoods, specifically the West End neighborhood. For more information, see the conference flyer or contact Major Marty Sumner at 336-887-7817.

Imperfect Justice
BJA, with its problem-solving courts demonstration initiative, embraced a grass-roots program to provide better outcomes for courts and victims, and along the way provoked debate among criminal justice practitioners about innovation and failure in the criminal justice system. Read "Imperfect Justice" for more information.

Celebrate Safe Communities
Safe communities are the result of law enforcement working with residents as equal partners in preventing crime. In recognition of this principle, BJA, the National Crime Prevention Council, and the National Sheriffs' Association have joined together to Celebrate Safe Communities (CSC). The CSC project will help kickoff October as Crime Prevention Month by recognizing the vital role residents play in keeping their neighborhoods safe. From October 2-4, 2008, communities across the country will host crime prevention events in neighborhoods, with schools, and in collaboration with local businesses. For more information about starting or participating in an event, visit www.CelebrateSafeCommunities.org.

Criminal Intelligence Training Master Calendar
This calendar, available through the National Criminal Intelligence Resource Center, provides local, state, tribal, and federal law enforcement with a single point of access to federally sponsored intelligence training programs that meet the Minimum Criminal Intelligence Training Standards. The calendar is an initiative of the Intelligence Training Coordination Working Group and the Counter-Terrorism Training Coordination Working Group and was developed with funding support from BJA.

GMS On-line Training Tool Available
The OJP Grants Management System (GMS) On-line Training Tool assists grantees in administering their awards through the GMS. The online tool provides step-by-step instructions to complete various functions within GMS, as well as the administrative policies associated with Grant Adjustment Notices, Progress Reporting, and Closeouts.

Pandemic Influenza
BJA has developed an online information resource on Preparing the Justice System for a Pandemic Influenza and Other Public Health Emergencies. Resources recently added include two guideline documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Emergency Medical Services. Also visit www.pandemicflu.gov.

Police Executive Fellowship Program (PEFP)
As a state or local law enforcement official, are you looking for a professional management and leadership opportunity at the Department of Justice? BJA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking leaders from state and local law enforcement to serve on rotational assignments at both BJA and ATF to assist with federal law enforcement policy, operations, and training that will subsequently benefit state and/or local agencies. (PEFP Fact Sheet)

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