- Multi-faceted strategy that includes crisis intervention trained (CIT) patrol officers, co-responder units, Homeless Outreach Team (HOT), Boarding Homes Enforcement Detail, a proactive Chronic Consumer Stabilization Initiative, and comprehensive dispatcher training
- Mental health training for all officers that includes:
- 40-hour Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for all cadets
- 8-hour advanced CIT classes
- State-mandated 8-hour CIT refresher for all officers with their Basic Peace Officer Certification
- 40-hour Mental Health Peace Officer class for veteran officers
- 8-hour CIT class for newly hired jail staff
- 4-hour CIT refresher class for jail staff
- 24-hour Telecommunications Crisis Communications class
On June 23, President Biden unveiled a new strategy to direct significant federal funding and support to strengthen…
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On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of…
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On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of…
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New Federal Strategy to Reduce Violent Crime and Improve Public Safety: What States Need to Know
On June 23, President Biden unveiled a new strategy to direct significant federal funding and support to strengthen state and local violence-reduction efforts.
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Senate Passes VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act
On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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White House Invests $700 Million to Fight the Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons and Jails
On July 20, the U.S. Senate passed the VOCA Fix to Sustain the Crime Victims Fund Act of 2021.
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A Tribute to Alan V. Sokolow
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Alan V. Sokolow, who was instrumental in founding The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center more than 20 years ago.
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Safety and Justice Deserve Better Data
A new 50-state scan of what jails, prisons, and supervision agencies report publicly shows how much—and how little—state policymakers have to work with.
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Dr. Dion Clark Joins the CSG Justice Center as Director of Communications
The Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center welcomes Dr. Dion Clark as its director of communications.
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