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Small, Rural Violent Crime Reduction

FY 2023 Grant Program

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Justice and Security Strategies, Inc. (JSS)
is the Training and Technical Assistance
partner for the grant.


Background:

 

  • 37 grantees awarded over $9.6 million
     

  • Grantee projects include buying newcrime fighting technology, creating newpositions, new community programs, etc.

Primary Violent Crime Reduction Strategies:
 

  • Problem-Oriented Policing (SARA Model)

  • Hotspot Policing

  • New Technology

TTA Available:
 

  • Webinars

  • Personalized Assistance

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Webinar Videos

Welcome Webinar

Webinar

Problem Oriented Policing with the SARA model

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Webinar

Violent Crime Reduction
Operations Guide
(VCROG)

Violent Crime Reduction Operations Guide

Webinar

Violent Crime Reduction using License Plate Reader (LPR Webinar)

Violent Crime Reduction using License Plate Reader
SRTVCR-Utica-Webinar

Webinar

 Data-Driven Solutions for Gun Violence Reduction: A Case Study Featuring Utica Police Department, NY

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Newsletters

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Volume 1, Issue 3

November 19, 2024

License Plate Readers to Reduce Violent Crime: A Strategic Approach

License Plate Readers (LPRs) are special cameras designed to capture and record license plates from passing vehicles. While some are mounted on police cars, most agencies now place them at key spots around town, where they can scan license plates 24/7.

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Volume 1, Issue 2

October 15, 2024

Reduction Violent Crime: Problem Oriented Policing with SARA

Do you want to proactively prevent violent crime instead of continually responding to it after it has occurred? For 40 years, the SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment) model has proven to be an effective approach for law enforcement to solve problems that lead to higher violent crime in your community.

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Volume 1, Issue 1

August 28, 2024

New Resource! VCR Monthly Reporting Tool

Have you ever found yourself struggling to remember the achievements made six months ago when completing your semi-annual reports? Juggling responsibilities can make it challenging to recall all the details of your progress and if you are looking for an easier way to keep track of your accomplishments, we have just the solution for you!

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Grantee Resources

Problem-Oriented Policing SARA Checklist

Problem-Oriented Policing SARA Checklist.

The SARA (Scanning, Analysis, Response and Assessment) approach has stood the test of time and proven to be a highly effective approach for law enforcement to help solve problems.  It is the backbone of the Small and Rural Violent Crime Reduction Grant from BJA. The SARA checklist can be accessed here. This checklist is a very practical guide to help you through the process.

Do you have a question about problem-solving, violence reduction or community engagement?

Robert “Bob” Haas is a retired Police Commissioner with over 40 years of experience in policing. He has extensive knowledge in policing reform measures, operational assessments, and community engagement. Most importantly, he is here to help by answering your questions! Please use the contact form below to submit your questions to Bob or email him directly at askbob@srtvcr.com

Michael Green is a former DA from Monroe County (NY) and leader of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). 
He possesses a wealth of knowledge on criminal justice reform and can provide a unique lens about program implementation from a prosecutorial perspective.
Please use the contact form below to submit your questions to Mike or email him directly at askmike@srtvcr.com

For questions pertaining to your grant budgets or change of project scope, please email Erin Feeley at Erin.R.Feeley@usdoj.gov

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This project was supported by Award No. 15PBJA-23-GK-05525-RURA awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs,U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect those of the Department of Justice

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