National Prison Rape Elimination Commission Update

The National Prison Rape Elimination Commission would like to express their sincere appreciation to the National Sheriffs' Association and its many members for participating in the recently concluded public comment period on the Commission's draft standards.

Sheriffs Can Use Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds

Sheriffs - Did you know that you can use Federal Asset Forfeiture Funds to Support the National Law Enforcement Museum? Find out how in this Sheriff magazine article. . .

Lethality Assessment Program for First Responders

The Lethality Assessment Program (LAP), currently a program for first responders, represents an opportunity born from three bodies of significant research by Dr. Jacquelyn Campbell, of The Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, spanning 25 years: 1) only 4 percent of domestic violence murder victims nationwide had ever availed themselves of domestic violence program services; 2) in 50% of domestic violence-related homicides, officers had previously responded to a call on the scene; and 3) the re-assault of domestic violence victims in high danger was reduced by 60% if they went into shelter. The goal of the LAP is to prevent domestic violence homicides, serious injury, and re-assault by encouraging more victims to utilize the support and shelter services of domestic violence programs.

2008 Conference Recap

NSA and NCPC team up with BJA to tackle violent crime!

The National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) have teamed up with the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice to tackle the rise in violent crime that is afflicting a growing number of cities across the United States. They have named their initiative Celebrate Safe Communities.