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"No American should live in fear of unjust discrimination or violence,” said @ASGWoodward. “The Department of Justice is working tirelessly to protect and defend all Americans’ right to freedom of speech and free exercise of religion. This event is sure to be a powerful evening.”
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Today, the Department of Justice Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism announced the first stop of the American Tour Against Hate will be in Southfield, Michigan on Wednesday, October 14. The Tour is a first-of-its-kind federal initiative, bringing government resources and officials directly to local communities experiencing hate and discrimination. “@POTUS Trump has made clear that this Administration will not tolerate antisemitism, and the Department of Justice is committed to implementing that directive,” said @AGToddBlanche. “This national tour is an important step in ensuring communities across the country know the federal government stands ready to work with them to confront antisemitic threats, protect public safety, and uphold civil rights.” Read more: justice.gov/opa/pr/federal-t…
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TODAY is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Reach out to your local agency and join them for a conversation in your community. Learn more: coffeewithacop.com/ #NationalCoffeewithaCopDay☕🚨🚓
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The Collaborative Reform Initiative's Enhanced Training course, Communicating Agency Successes, is now open for registration! This no-cost course helps agencies strengthen messaging, engage communities, work with media and highlight their successes. cops.usdoj.gov/enhancedtrain…
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REMINDER | Wednesday, October 7, is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Are you participating? Contact your local Police/Sheriff's Department and ask them about #NationalCoffeeWithACopDay. 🚓☕ Learn more: coffeewithacop.com/national-…
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#LawEnforcement agencies face legal, financial & operational risks that affect officers and the communities they serve. This report explores strategies to identify and reduce risk - from leadership and hiring to police-community relations. Learn more: portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
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Congratulations to the October 2026 winners of the Highlighting Heroes Photo Contest, the @NewBerlinPolice and @NiagaraSheriff Learn more about our annual photo contest here: cops.usdoj.gov/photocontest
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Wednesday, October 7, is National Coffee with a Cop Day! Are you participating? Contact your local Police/Sheriff's Department and ask them about #NationalCoffeeWithACopDay. Learn more: coffeewithacop.com/national-…
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"Law Enforcement Dog Encounters Training (LEDET): A Toolkit for Law Enforcement" equips #LawEnforcement with the information, tools & resources necessary to safely and effectively handle dog encounters, starting with prevention. Learn more: portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
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Are you facing a difficult challenge or issue in your agency or community? The Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC) can help by providing critical and tailored technical assistance resources to your department. Learn more: cops.usdoj.gov/collaborative…
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The Law Enforcement Elder Justice Guide has been recently updated to include the most recent resources and training for law enforcement responding to elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation and fraud. 📖 Find it here: justice.gov/elderjustice/pag…
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September is #SuicidePreventionMonth. We must break the silence on officer suicides and prioritize mental health and wellness. Find #LawEnforcement #SuicidePrevention education and more in our resources: cops.usdoj.gov/officersafety…
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The Partnerships to Address Labor Trafficking Toolkit assists law enforcement, businesses, communities, and other stakeholders in identifying, responding to, and addressing labor trafficking, as well as in supporting its victims and survivors. Learn more: cops.usdoj.gov/labor_traffic…
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Learn more about the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act (LEDTA), including national standards, certification, and resources designed to support safer responses to conflict and crisis situations. cops.usdoj.gov/ledta @PolicingInst
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Police interactions with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities require specialized approaches. Learn how the @TheIACP and the COPS Office are advancing evidence-based practices to strengthen investigations and build community trust. cops.usdoj.gov/html/dispatch…
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September is #NationalSuicidePreventionMonth. In the #LawEnforcement field, there is a stigma that often prevents #LEOs from seeking the necessary suicide prevention resources & treatment. To help combat officer suicide, read this resource: portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
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CTAS FUNDING WEBINAR TODAY | The COPS Office will host a webinar for CTAS Purpose Area 1: Public Safety and Community Policing on Sept. 23 from 1 - 2:30 PM ET. Learn more and register: usao.webex.com/webappng/site…
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This resource, “Effective Blue Alert Plans: Guidance and Recommendations,” is designed to guide state and local #LawEnforcement agencies by identifying elements and issues to be considered when drafting and developing a #BlueAlert plan. cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/blue-aler…
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Tribal #LawEnforcement, check out our website for resources to support tribal #CommunityPolicing, including information on the Tribal Access Program (TAP), Tribal MOU/MOA Sample Resource Library, #CPDispatch articles, publications & more: cops.usdoj.gov/tribalpolicin…
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Is your agency prepared for the unthinkable? 🚨This self assessment toolkit helps law enforcement, emergency responders & school administrators evaluate readiness across 7 key categories - from prevention policies to trauma support services. Read it here: portal.cops.usdoj.gov/resour…
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