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Evolution of Forensic Intelligence Impacting Law...

This report explores how forensic intelligence is evolving to meet the growing demands of modern law enforcement and public safety operations. As digital evidence becomes central to investigations, agencies face…

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Executive Order 14378: Continuance of the Federal...

Executive Order 14378 continues the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council, originally established in January 2025, through March 25, 2026. The Order designates the Secretary of Homeland Security to…

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Remotely Controllable Seatbelt System

As vehicles transition into connected, software-defined platforms, core safety systems must evolve beyond purely mechanical operation. The Remotely Controllable Seatbelt System (RCSS) modernizes the traditional seatbelt by introducing authorized, policy-driven…

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Aviation Security: Then and Now

This overview traces how aviation security in the United States has evolved since 9/11, highlighting changes in personnel, processes, and screening technologies. It shows how intelligence-driven procedures, expanded workforce roles,…

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Dating Violence Reported by High School Students,...

This data snapshot examines the prevalence of physical and sexual dating violence reported by U.S. high school students in 2023. Drawing on CDC Youth Risk Behavior Survey data, it highlights…

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Metropolitan Nashville (TN) Police Department’s...

This CRI-TAC Spotlight highlights how the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department built a structured, confidential wellness check program to support officers routinely exposed to trauma. It outlines the purpose, design, and…

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Adopting a Systems Approach to Police Staffing

This COPS Office publication examines police staffing as a dynamic ecosystem shaped by workload, workforce goals, organizational culture, and community expectations. Drawing on decades of research and practitioner experience, it…

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Crime Victims Fact Sheet

This fact sheet provides a closer look at how federal drug offenses impact victims, drawing on sentencing data from fiscal year 2023. It highlights the scale of harm involved, including…

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Crime Victims Fact Sheet

This fact sheet analyzes federal criminal cases in which restitution was ordered, highlighting how often victims are identified and compensated under sentencing guidelines. Drawing on fiscal year 2023 data, it…

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Crime Victims Fact Sheet

This fact sheet examines victim impacts in federal criminal enterprise cases sentenced in fiscal year 2023, including racketeering, extortion, and related offenses. It highlights the scale and severity of harm,…

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Crime Known to Law Enforcement, 2023

This bulletin provides a detailed look at how violent and property crime patterns shifted across the United States in 2023. Nationally, violent crime continued its downward trend, with decreases in…

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Suspicious Unmanned Aircraft System Activity...

As drones become more common in commercial and recreational use, critical infrastructure teams must learn to distinguish routine flights from activity that signals potential security concerns. This guidance outlines how…

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Correctional Populations in the United States, 2023

The 2023 correctional data paints a clear picture of how the U.S. justice system continues to shift, with more than 5.5 million adults under some form of supervision nationwide. Although…

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Prisoners in 2023

The latest national prison statistics reveal a continued rise in state-level incarceration, marking the first back-to-back yearly increases in more than a decade. While the overall population grew to 1.25…

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Office of Violence Prevention: Annual Report to...

Nebraska’s Office of Violence Prevention continues to strengthen community safety by funding programs that address youth engagement, gang intervention, firearm-related violence, and employment opportunities in high-crime areas. This year’s report…

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