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2018 National Police Week ??? A Legacy of Honor

Office of Justice Programs

Police Week 2018

During National Police Week, the Office of Justice Programs joins the Office of Community-Oriented Policing Services and the Office on Violence Against Women in paying tribute to our brave men and women in law enforcement. This page is dedicated to their memories, and includes a list of resources and information that supports and protects our nation's law enforcement officers.

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Law enforcement service and sacrifice recognized by Attorney General

Attorney General Jeff Sessions recognized the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal police officers on the occasion of National Police Week. "While we are inexpressibly grateful to have had a decrease in the number of officers killed in the line-of-duty last year, the number is still far too high," said Sessions." At the Department of Justice, we honor the memories of the fallen and we pray for their families." Read the attorney general's full statement here.

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VALOR Initiative + National Blue Alert Network

The VALOR initiative is designed to protect the safety, health, and wellbeing of our nation's law enforcement officers and agencies, while the National Blue Alert Network helps in the apprehension of violent offenders who kill, seriously injure, or pose an imminent threat to law enforcement. Learn more about these two programs.

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Resources for Tribal Law Enforcement

During National Police Week, we honor and commemorate the service and sacrifice of all law enforcement across the U.S., including Native American and Alaskan tribal and village law enforcement professionals. The Department of Justice offers resources specifically for Indian Country enforcement.

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DOJ Resources for Law Enforcement

Learn how DOJ equips officers with the tools needed to increase trust with the public, increase officer and public safety, and combat violent crime. From body armor selection and maintenance to incorporating research into policing, the DOJ offers a variety of resources available to America's law enforcement professionals.

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Law Enforcement Safety and Wellness

Danger is intrinsic to law enforcement work. The DOJ recognizes that enabling and supporting the safety, health, and overall well-being of America's law enforcement professionals is a critical component to ensuring officers are ready to meet those dangers head on. Read about some of the resources DOJ provides to do just that.

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Helping Law Enforcement Combat Opioids

The DOJ is committed to helping law enforcement combat the national opioid epidemic by providing the tools and resources necessary to make a difference in their communities. Learn more about the resources available to law enforcement and other first responders who face the dangers and make life-saving decisions in American communities impacted by this epidemic.

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Police Week-related blogs

Check back here regularly for new blogs on how the DOJ honors and supports America's law enforcement professionals. From safety and wellness programs to combating the opioid crisis, this series of blogs provides insights and thoughts from the Department's Office of Justice Programs on a variety of topics crucial to supporting America's law enforcement professionals.

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Bureau of Justice Assistance

BJA helps to make American communities safer by strengthening the nation's criminal justice system: Its grants, training and technical assistance, and policy development services provide state, local, and tribal governments with the cutting edge tools and best practices they need to reduce violent and drug-related crime, support law enforcement, and combat victimization.

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National Institute of Justice

The National Institute of Justice is dedicated to the development of knowledge and tools that will advance policing operations and practices and deliver policing services to communities more effectively and efficiently. The National Institute of Justice is a leader in developing and advancing the research agenda for policing.

Visit us at www.nij.gov
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Office for Victims of Crime

OVC supports partnerships with law enforcement agencies at the state, tribal, and local levels to combat crime, promote safer neighborhoods, and establish collaborations between police and the communities they protect. Through discretionary grant programs, training, and technical assistance, OVC grantees to help various agencies provide effective law enforcement to ensure the safety of their citizens to provide comprehensive services to victims and family members in the aftermath of violent crimes, such as homicide and sexual assault. Visit the Law Enforcement section of OVC's website for additional resources.

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Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

OJJDP envisions a nation where children are free from crime and violence. In fiscal year 2016, OJJDP awarded more than $283 million in grants to help at-risk youth, protect children, and improve juvenile justice systems around the country. OJJDP continues its commitment to support programs and initiatives that focus on fostering police-youth relationships; enhances law enforcement efforts to address and prevent youth victimization and violence; and supports law enforcement through tools, technology and relationships.

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Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking

The Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) helps jurisdictions, including local police, monitor and track sex offenders in support of the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA). In addition to funding the National Sex Offender Public Website, the SMART Office provides two registration systems for jurisdictions: the Sex Offender Registry Tool for states, and the Tribe and Territory Sex Offender Registration System. These tools provide both a law enforcement-only administrative system and a public-facing website. Additionally, the SMART Office developed the SORNA Exchange Portal to facilitate communication among registration jurisdictions and to share offender relocation tasks, documents, files and historical statutes information.

To learn more about SORNA implementation in states and territories, visit the SORNA Progress Check.

Meet our DOJ Partners:

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COPS

The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) is the component of the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for advancing the practice of community policing by the nation's state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies through information and grant resources. Community policing begins with a commitment to building trust and mutual respect between police and communities. It is critical to public safety, ensuring that all stakeholders work together to address our nation's crime challenges. When police and communities collaborate, they more effectively address underlying issues, change negative behavioral patterns, and allocate resources. The COPS Office awards grants to hire community policing professionals, develop and test innovative policing strategies, and provide training and technical assistance to community members, local government leaders, and all levels of law enforcement. Since 1994, the COPS Office has invested more than $14 billion to help advance community policing.

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Office on Violence Against Women

The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) funds police departments, sheriffs' offices, and other law enforcement professionals to respond to the crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. OVW technical assistance providers also offer trainings, toolkits, and other resources to assist law enforcement. OVW encourages all members of the law enforcement community to take advantage of OVW's resources, apply for grants, attend trainings, and contact them with any questions. Visit www.justice.gov/ovw or follow them on Twitter @OVWJustice.

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