PSN Training and Technical Assistance Bulletin

Welcome Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) colleagues to the first edition the PSN Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Bulletin. This monthly bulletin will highlight TTA and resources provided to PSN taskforces and local law enforcement agencies. We hope you find this information informative and helpful to you as you plan, implement, or seek support with your PSN projects. TTA requests can be made online here . If you have questions regarding TTA, please contact your regional TTA liaison or the TTA team at psnttateam@psntta.org .  The Department of Justice (DOJ) PSN is a nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and community leaders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. PSN TTA assists taskforces with planning, implementing, and assessing their violence reduction PSN strategies.  Given the current circumstances surrounding COVID-19, the PSN TTA team can deliver TTA virtually. Request PSN TTA

Training and Technical Assistant Spotlight TRAINING on Disrupting and Eliminating Drug Crime Drug Market Intervention (DMI) is a strategic problem-solving initiative aimed at disrupting and eliminating open-air drug eliminating open-air drug markets and associated crime, violence, and disorder. On October 22 – 23, 2019, Michigan State University offered customized DMI training to a local law enforcement agency and its PSN partners planning to conduct additional DMIs. While onsite, the trainers held a public forum on the value of DMI to the community. Learn more about the DMI training offered through PSN TTA PEER EXCHANGE on Gun Crime Intelligence  On September 26 – 27, PSN TTA facilitated a peer exchange to St. Louis for a PSN taskforce that was interested in enhancing its understanding of how other cities use the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) to combat violent crime. St. Louis provided practical information that helped the visitors develop a hands-on understanding of their approach. The visiting PSN task force has developed a working group with the goal of establishing its own CGIC. Click here to learn more about the types of customized TTA available to your taskforce . PEER EXCHANGE on Gun Crime Intelligence  On September 26 – 27, PSN TTA facilitated a peer exchange to St. Louis for a PSN taskforce that was interested in enhancing its understanding of how other cities use the National Integrated Ballistic Information Network (NIBIN) and Crime Gun Intelligence Centers (CGICs) to combat violent crime. St. Louis provided practical information that helped the visitors develop a hands-on understanding of their approach. The visiting PSN task force has developed a working group with the goal of establishing its own CGIC. Click here to learn more about the types of customized TTA available to your taskforce . ASSESSMENT on Strategic Messaging to Support Police-Community Relations Strategic communications expert Laura McElroy conducted a strategic messaging assessment for a PSN agency on December 5. During the onsite visit, Ms. McElroy assessed the effectiveness of current communication practices and reviewed communications policies. The assessment resulted in actionable recommendations to strengthen internal and external communications practices. Learn more about how the strategic messaging assessment can help your agency strengthen relationships between the department and citizens.  ASSESSMENT on Homicide Investigation and Prosecution Assessment Processes A local police department recently requested a homicide investigation and prosecution assessment through PSN. Through this assessment, subject matter provide recommendations to help agencies conduct high-quality investigations and successfully prosecute homicide cases. The assessment identifies strengths, gaps, and areas for growth across the homicide investigation and prosecution processes. Click here to learn more about the homicide investigation and prosecution assessment .   Recent PSN Webinars Webinar on Building and Enhancing PSN Partnerships and Strategies : This webinar covered fundamental information on being a productive PSN partner. It focuses on ways to enhance and strengthen PSN efforts during strategy implementation. The presentation highlighted challenges of key partners and offer effective strategies related to partnerships, planning, communication, information sharing, accountability, and sustainability. Click here to view webinar and download the webinar presentation.  PSN FY19 New Grantee Webinar : This webinar provided details and guidance to grantees for the FY19 PSN Formula Grant Program. The FY19 Project Safe Neighborhoods grant funds were appropriated pursuant to the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018, Pub. L. No. 115-185. The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) allocated approximately $18 million for FY19. Click here to view webinar and download the webinar presentation.  Save the Date: Webinars Webinar on Targeting Offenders and Creating Targeted Offender Lists April 3, 2020, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT A significant number of law enforcement agencies use offender-based approaches as part of their PSN strategy. Join researchers and experienced law enforcement professionals for an interactive panel discussion on strategies for identifying prolific violent offenders and maintaining targeted offender lists. The webinar will go beyond the basics of developing and implementing a priority offender list; panelists will discuss questions related to implementation. REGISTER here . FY 2020 Grant Program Solicitation Webinar April 9, 2:00-3:00 PM EDT This webinar will provide details and guidance to potential applicants on the FY20 PSN Block Grant Program.  REGISTER here . PSN TTA Catalog     The PSN TTA Catalog describes the TTA available to PSN districts and how to request, plan for, and receive assistance.

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This project was supported by Grant No. 2018-DP-BX-K013 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the Office for Victims of Crime, and the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART). Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.