About
The National Public Safety Partnership (PSP) was established in June 2017 under the direction of Attorney General Jeff Sessions in
response to President Trump’s
Executive Order on a Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety,
which emphasizes the role of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in combating violent crime and states:
“The Department of Justice shall take the lead on federal actions to support law enforcement efforts nationwide and
to collaborate with state, tribal, and local jurisdictions to restore public safety to all of our communities.”
PSP provides an innovative framework for
DOJ to enhance its support of state, tribal, and local law enforcement officers and
prosecutors in the investigation, prosecution, and deterrence of violent crime, especially crime related to gun violence,
gangs, and drug trafficking. This approach serves as a platform for
DOJ to directly engage with cities to identify and prioritize resources
that will help local communities address their violent crime crises.
PSP builds on lessons learned from a pilot concept known as the
Violence Reduction Network (VRN) and serves as a DOJ-wide program that enables
cities to consult with and receive coordinated training and technical assistance and an array of resources from
DOJ to enhance local violence reduction strategies.
PSP comprises two distinct levels of engagement:
Diagnostic and Operations. These two complementary levels of engagement are offered based on the needs of the jurisdiction.
This model enables DOJ to provide American cities of different sizes and diverse needs
with data-driven, evidence-based strategies tailored to the unique local needs of participating cities to address
serious violent crime challenges tailored to their unique local needs.
PSP’s strategic focus demonstrates the Attorney General’s commitment
to combating violent crime and supports his pledge to vigorously, effectively, and immediately confront the crime that
endangers the American people.
