I had the pleasure of talking with my friend, Officer AJ Johnson (aka "the #DancingCop"), about his journey to becoming a police officer and the importance of building trust between law enforcement and communities.
You can watch our conversation here: https://t.co/Z4xjwPvrMA
Join BJA Director, Karhlton F. Moore and Officer Anthony “AJ” Johnson, “the Dancing Cop” of the Columbus Police Department, for a conversation about the importance of building trust between #lawenforcement and the communities they protect.
Monday is my last day as BJA Director. It’s been an incredible journey. I’ve learned so much and met so many talented and dedicated people. Thank you for your support, your engagement, and sharing your wisdom with me. It’s been an honor.
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📬Get the latest Notice of Funding Opportunities (aka NOFOs) from the Bureau of Justice Assistance!
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🙋♂️Hey there, NOFO stands for Notice of Funding Opportunity! NOFOs (formerly called solicitations) are federal funding opportunities available from the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
Several NOFOs are open now! Check out the full list and apply: https://t.co/DrFwdifMun
‼️Deadline extended to Feb 14: @Cossupcommunity is looking for mentors for the Pretrial, Prosecution, Defense Counsel, and Courts Mentoring Initiative.
Mentor sites share best practices diverting individuals with SUDs to community-based treatment. Apply: https://t.co/WAB9NuPh8m
BJA is accepting nominations for the Congressional Badge of Bravery. Federal, state, local, & tribal law enforcement are eligible for nomination by their agency heads.
It doesn't take long to nominate & it's a meaningful way to recognize an officer: https://t.co/IK0PMDCINB
Yesterday was #LawEnforcementAppreciationDay. BJA salutes our law enforcement professionals. From responding to emergencies to keeping communities safe, our nation’s law enforcement officers are vital to #publicsafety.
Resources➡️ https://t.co/PJ8vzbOIfH
Today, President Biden announced eight recipients of the #MedalofValor for extraordinary courage above and beyond the call of duty. It is the nation’s highest award for valor by a public safety officer.
We thank them for their service and honor their dedication and bravery.
🏅 Exciting News! The Congressional Badge of Bravery nomination period is officially OPEN! 🌟 Do you know a #lawenforcement officer who has shown exceptional courage and valor?
Nominate them now for this prestigious honor: https://t.co/N5uJoJSu7f
#BadgeofBravery
We’re bringing together tribal, state, and local/community-based SCA grantees; SCA-funded peer learning communities; people with lived experience; and other stakeholders to give justice involved individuals a #secondchance.
#SecondChanceAct
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Very proud that we have two graduates of the U of Chicago’s Policing Leadership Academy! Great job by Captain Stephen Moore and Lt. Greg Galliano!
In this special episode of Justice Today, @Director_BJA is marking a significant milestone in the world of justice and public safety—the 40th anniversary of BJA.
Full episode available: https://t.co/HFTXNVyPgG
Today we remember Matthew Shepard on his birthday. In 1998, Matthew’s life was taken in an act of anti-LGBTQI+ hate. BJA is committed to supporting efforts to prevent, investigate, and prosecute #hatecrimes.
Learn about the program that bears his name: https://t.co/1PJf2smqr2
In celebration of BJA's 40th anniversary, we had an in-depth conversation with @Director_BJA for @OJPgov's Justice Today podcast.
Listen to how BJA collaborates with state and local agencies to address complex issues & create safer communities: https://t.co/HFTXNVyPgG
I had a great time with Tribal elected leaders in Santa Fe this week. Hearing directly from community leaders and learning what’s working and what can be improved is key to co-creating safety. Thank you for spending time with us!
NAWLEE recently had the opportunity to take part in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)! @DOJBJA and @Director_BJA Karhlton Moore have been champions for NAWLEE and women in law enforcement and we thank them for all they’ve done.
I’ve said it many times - we get our success from the field! Big thanks to everyone who attended #BJA40 yesterday and a heart-felt congratulations to the winners of our Excellence in the Field of Criminal Justice awards!
Today we celebrated BJA’s 40th anniversary! For four decades we’ve been at the forefront of #justicereform & building safe communities. This year, we administered over 70 grant programs & provided billions of dollars in funding across the U.S.
Learn more: https://t.co/bQMSnNn3eh
The reduction in #violentcrime we're seeing across the country underscores the importance of data-driven solutions for reducing violent crime. Learn more about reducing violent crime in the Roadmap. 👇
The #ViolentCrimeReduction Roadmap focuses on data-driven solutions, community collaboration, and innovation to effectively reduce #violentcrime. 🏙️
Explore the Roadmap: https://t.co/HBIkoOVlYS