National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children Webinar
One of BJA's partners, the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NADEC), is hosting a webinar, "Changing the Way We Think About Prevention," on Wednesday, December 10 at 1:30 p.m. e.t., conducted by Jim Hmurovich of Prevent Child Abuse America, and will focus on six steps that must occur throughout the country to promote the advancement of the prevention of child abuse and neglect. For more information and to register, visit the NADEC web site.

Neighborhood Watch Awards of Excellence
The National Sheriffs' Association (NSA), in partnership with BJA, is pleased to announce that they are accepting nominations for the 6th Annual National Neighborhood Watch Awards of Excellence to be presented during the General Section of the 2009 National Sheriffs' Association Conference in Fort Lauderdale, FL. All law enforcement agencies, Neighborhood Watch groups, organizations, and programs that have made an exceptional contribution to the Neighborhood Watch program in their communities are encouraged to submit nominations to NSA by March 31, 2009. For complete information on eligibility, criteria, and nomination forms, please visit www.usaonwatch.org/AboutUs/AwardsProgram.php.

Police Executive Fellowship Program (PEFP)
As a state or local law enforcement official, are you looking for a professional management and leadership opportunity at the Department of Justice? BJA and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) are seeking leaders from state and local law enforcement to serve on rotational assignments at both BJA and ATF to assist with federal law enforcement policy, operations, and training that will subsequently benefit state and/or local agencies. (PEFP Fact Sheet, PEFP Nomination and Selection Process, PEFP Nomination Form, and PEFP Application Form)

Discover Policing
In partnership with BJA, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) launched a new web site, www.DiscoverPolicing.org, designed to inform and inspire those who are interested in a career in law enforcement. The web site is the first phase in the IACP's Discover Policing Initiative, a national recruitment campaign designed to highlight the benefits of careers in law enforcement to a broad and diverse audience, from young applicants to those seeking a career change or completing military service. (Frequently Asked Questions)

Drug Court Training
Registration for the Adult Drug Court Planning Initiative (DCPI) will maintain an open enrollment application process until training capacity is reached. The National Drug Court Institute will deliver five-day training programs for eligible jurisdictions that are planning to develop an adult drug court.

FY 2008 Grant Awards
The FY 2008 Edward Byrne Memorial Competitive Grant Program, Drug Court Discretionary Grant Program, Gang Resistance Education And Training (G.R.E.A.T.) Program, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, Statewide Automated Victim Information and Notification (SAVIN) Program, Correctional Facilities on Tribal Lands Program, Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Program, Tribal Courts Assistance Program, and Prisoner Reentry Initiative grant awards have been announced. All applicants not awarded grant funding will receive a letter from BJA by November regarding their application.

Geography & Public Safety
Read the October 2008 edition of Geography & Public Safety .The articles in this edition include: “Foreclosures and Crime: A Geographical Perspective,” “Using Maps of Home Foreclosures to Understand National and Local Problems,” and “Breaking New Windows—Examining the Subprime Mortgage Crisis Using the Broken Windows Theory.”

Public Safety Information Sharing with NIEM
The National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) enables government and industry partners to address the need for timely, accurate, and complete information sharing. NIEM provides a mechanism to define data exchange standards for information that is commonly shared across the justice, public safety, emergency management, intelligence, and homeland security communities. The standards derive from real, operational needs, and promote common utilization for adoption and reuse, saving time and effort while reaping the benefits of standards-based information sharing. NIEM also supports sharing of information between partners who are traditionally divided by separate standards development activities and funding streams, but have a critical need to collaborate to respond to emerging threats, combat crime and improve the administration of justice, and ensure the ongoing safety of citizens. For more information, visit www.niem.gov, where you can also sign up to receive more NIEM information via e-mail, including NIEM News.

GMS On-line Training Tool Available
The OJP Grants Management System (GMS) On-line Training Tool assists grantees in administering their awards through the GMS. The online tool provides step-by-step instructions to complete various functions within GMS, as well as the administrative policies associated with Grant Adjustment Notices, Progress Reporting, and Closeouts.

Pandemic Influenza
BJA has developed an online information resource on Preparing the Justice System for a Pandemic Influenza and Other Public Health Emergencies. Resources recently added include two guideline documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Office of Emergency Medical Services. Also visit www.pandemicflu.gov.

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