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Debra Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Social Science Analyst

10th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition, 2008 COPS Office Technology Programs . Debra Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Social Science Analyst. www.cops.usdoj.gov. Topics. COPS Office background Program and Investment Overview

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Debra Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Social Science Analyst

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  1. 10th Annual Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness Conference and Exposition, 2008 COPS Office Technology Programs Debra Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Social Science Analyst www.cops.usdoj.gov

  2. Topics • COPS Office background • Program and Investment Overview • Interoperable Communications Technology • Funding • Training and Technical Assistance • Knowledge Resources

  3. COPS Office background • 1994 Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act • Mission: Advancement of Community Policing

  4. COPS Office Community Policing Definition Community policing is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies, which support the systematic use of partnerships and problem-solving techniques, to proactively address the immediate conditions that give rise to public safety issues such as crime, social disorder, and fear of crime. (www.cops.usdoj.gov) Three Primary Elements: • Problem-Solving for Crime Prevention and Response • Collaborative Partnerships • Organizational Transformation to support Partnerships and Problem-Solving

  5. COPS Office Resources • Funding • Training and Technical Assistance • Knowledge Resources

  6. COPS Office Public Safety Investment Overview COPS Office investments towards public safety and the advancement of community policing since 1994: >$10 billion in awards to advance community policing >40,000 grants and cooperative agreements >13,200 State, Local, and Tribal Law Enforcement agencies

  7. COPS Office Public Safety Investment Overview (cont’d) • Nearly 117,000 officers and sheriff’s deputies and 6,400 School Resource Officers • >$332.4 million to Tribal Law Enforcement agencies • > $579 million towards Meth combat and clean-up • > 500,000 personnel trained

  8. COPS Office Public Safety Investment Overview (cont’d) • > 1.4 million Knowledge Resources distributed (publications, CDs, DVDs, etc.) • > $2.2 billion funded to more than 4,400 agencies to procure and implement crime-fighting technology

  9. COPS Office FY08 Funding $587 million funded, including: • Universal Hiring Program >$19.8 M • Tribal Resources Grant Program >$14.1 M • Child Sexual Predator Program >$9.9 M • Secure our Schools Program >$14.4 M • Safe Schools Initiative >$1.7 M • Methamphetamine Initiative >$59.8 M • Community Policing Development >$4.7 M • Technology Program >$195 M

  10. COPS Office FY08 Funding (cont’d) Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 allocation resulted in $195 million of targeted, non-discretionary funding 731 state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies for technology enhancements such as: • in-car digital video cameras • mobile data terminals • dispatch enhancements (e.g. CAD; RMS) • public safety radio systems acquisitions and upgrades • data and voice interoperable communications equipment and software

  11. Interoperable Communications Technology funding history • Since 2003, COPS Office investments for discretionary interoperability grants total more than $400 million • Plus, nearly $14 million to other Federal partners to continue work on standards, research and evaluation

  12. ICTPGrants FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 Interoperable Communications Technology Program (ICTP) grants FY 2003 through FY 2006 • FY 2003 -- $66.5 million awarded to 14 jurisdictions • FY 2004 -- $82.6 million awarded to 23 jurisdictions • FY 2005 -- $92.7 million awarded to 26 jurisdictions • FY 2006 -- $8.8 million awarded to three jurisdictions

  13. FY 2007 Technology Program Grants • FY2007 -- $159 million awarded to 37 jurisdictions

  14. Types of Funded Interoperable Communications Solutions • Shared systems • Gateways • Shared channels • Additional subscriber units • Regional data sharing projects

  15. Technology Training Conferences and Workshops • The COPS Office offers technical assistance through a non-profit provider, SEARCH Group, The National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics: • Mandatory Kickoff Conference for recent awardees: - technology critical success factors - grants management - project planning and management best practices - peer networking • December 4-6, 2007 – FY07 Technology Program Kickoff Conference (Phoenix, AZ) • Grants funded travel expenses for 4 project personnel

  16. Technology Training Conferences and Workshops (cont’d) • Advanced Training Workshops smaller settings; tailored presentations for challenges faced during project implementation • Past workshops: • Denver, April 2005 • Columbus. June 2005 • Charlotte, July 2005 • San Francisco, September 2006 • Atlanta, November 2006 • Upcoming workshops for FY07 Technology Program grantees: • November 18-19, 2008. San Diego, CA • February 24-25, 2009. San Antonio, TX

  17. Technical Assistance for Technology Projects Direct Technical Assistance provided by SEARCH Group, Inc. • remotely (phone, email) • On-site visits at no cost to the grantee

  18. Technical Assistance for Technology Projects (cont’d) • Types of assistance span the entire technology project planning cycle: • strategic planning • infrastructure review • needs analysis • governance structures (more…)

  19. Technical Assistance for Technology Projects (cont’d) • system ownership • usage and maintenance • operational requirement development • policy and procedure development • procurement guidance • acquisition documents review (e.g., RFPs) Technology Project Planning Roadmap (Source: Harris and Romesburg, Law Enforcement Tech Guide, 2002, p. 8

  20. Knowledge Resources: Law Enforcement Tech Guide Series • Designed for practitioners • Project management best Practices • User-friendly • Checklists • Examples of MOUs, SOPs, position descriptions, etc.

  21. Knowledge Resources: Law Enforcement Tech Guide Series (cont’d) • Can be used as a set or stand-alone • Can be used for self-directed training or classroom setting

  22. Knowledge Resources: Technology Planning DVDs • Interoperability: Critical Success Factors • Mission Critical Law enforcement technology planning best practices

  23. Knowledge Resources: Interoperability Issue Briefs TA

  24. Knowledge Resources: Tech Docs CD and Podcasts • Tech Docs CD – includes all five Law Enforcement Tech Guides • Forthcoming: Podcasts • SEARCH staff will interview interoperable communications technology project personnel • Best Practices, Challenges, Lessons Learned • Podcasts will be available for download

  25. How to Access Materials • Visit COPS Web site: www.cops.usdoj.gov - Download pdfs or text files - Order free publications online • Contact COPS Office Response Center: 1-800-421-6770 askcopsRC@usdoj.gov

  26. Contact Information Debra Cohen, Ph.D. Senior Social Science Analyst U.S. Department of Justice COPS Office (202) 514-8246 Debra.cohen2@usdoj.gov

  27. Feedback Welcomed! QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?

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