Strategies for Policing Innovation

The FY 2018 Strategies for Policing Innovation solicitation is now available. Part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Suite of programs, this program assists state, local and tribal jurisdictions in reducing crime and improving the functioning of the criminal justice system, specifically through support for innovative and evidence-based policing practices. Apply by: May 21, 2018.

Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative

BJA has released the FY 2018 Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative solicitation. Part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Suite of programs, this initiative assists law enforcement in responding to violent crime and working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to utilize intelligence, technology, and community engagement to swiftly identify crime guns, their sources, and effectively prosecute perpetrators. Apply by: May 7, 2018.

Technology Innovation for Public Safety (TIPS) Addressing Precipitous Increases in Crime

The FY 2018 Technology Innovation for Public Safety (TIPS) solicitation is now available. Through this program, BJA is seeking applications for the implementation of innovative and replicable projects that combat precipitous increases in crime, with an emphasis on addressing violent crime, human trafficking, and the opioid crisis. TIPS is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods Suite of programs. Apply by: May 1, 2018.

Innovative Prosecution Solutions Funding Available

BJA has released the FY 2018 Innovative Prosecution Solutions for Combating Violent Crime and Illegal Opioids solicitation. The purpose of this program is to provide state, local, and tribal prosecutors with information, resources, and training and technical assistance to develop effective strategies and programs to address violent crime and prosecute individuals responsible for homicides caused by illegal opioids. Apply by: April 24, 2018.

Download FREE Recovered Firearms Guide App!

The Police Officer’s Guide to Recovered Firearms app is designed specifically for law enforcement officers to aid with processing recovered firearms while in the field and can be downloaded for free. The app features information on: firearms safety; identifying markings; using the NCIC gun file; tracing firearms and using ATF’s National Tracing Center (e-Trace); identifying persons prohibited by federal law from possessing firearms; training opportunities through IACP; and more. The mobile app and mobile web are provided through a partnership among BJA, ATF, and IACP and is a product of Project Safe Neighborhoods.

Nearly $6 Million in Project Safe Neighborhoods Funds Awarded

Grants totaling $5.7 million have been awarded by BJA through the 2016 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction (Project Safe Neighborhoods, PSN) Program. The goal of PSN is to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in gang violence and gun crime. View the press release to learn more.

Reinvigoration of PSN Announced

In an effort to reduce violent crime, Attorney General Sessions has taken steps to strengthen the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) program and other initiatives. Read the press release and see the corresponding memo to United States Attorneys to learn more.

Read the National Evaluation of the Project Safe Neighborhoods effort: Project Safe Neighborhoods – a National Program to Reduce Gun Crime.

CrimeSolutions.gov evidence rating: Project Safe Neighborhoods – Promising

Listen to the following International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) PSN Initiative podcasts:

• Center for Evidence Based Crime (12Mb MP4)
• Illegal Straw Purchases (13Mb MP4)
• Maryland Gun Center (10Mb MP4)

Access the Project Safe Neighborhoods: Strategic Interventions studies:

• Gun Prosecution Case Screening (Case Study 1)
• Offender Notification Meetings (Case Study 2)
• Crime Incident Reviews (Case Study 3)
• Chronic Violent Offenders Lists (Case Study 4)
• Middle District of Alabama (Case Study 5)
• Lowell, District of Massachusetts (Case Study 6)
• Eastern District of Missouri (Case Study 7)
• Strategic Problem-Solving Responses to Gang Crime and Gang Problems (Case Study 8)
• District of Nebraska (Case Study 9)
• Southern District of Alabama (Case Study 10)
• Middle District of North Carolina (Case Study 11)
• The West End Drug Market Initiative (Case Study 12)

See other related supporting documents including An Assessment of the Comprehensive Anti-Gang Initiative: Final Project Report.

Eligibility
Eligible applicants are PSN Task Force fiscal agents for the U.S. Attorney districts and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). All fiscal agents must be certified by the relevant U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO). Eligible USAO-certified fiscal agents include states, units of local government, educational institutions, faith-based and other community organizations, private nonprofit organizations, and federally recognized Indian tribal governments (as determined by the Secretary of the Interior). See U.S. Attorney Certification Process for the Fiscal Agent and Subrecipients for details on the fiscal agent certification process.

Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative
Application Deadline: 05/07/2018, 11:59 PM
BJA is seeking applications for funding to address illegal firearm-related crime and forensics. The Local Law Enforcement Crime Gun Intelligence Center Integration Initiative is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Suite of programs, which is focused on reducing violent crime.
Solicitation

New Resource: Identifying and Working With a Research Partner—Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from the Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice

Training and Technical Assistance Providers
Federal, state and local partners engaged in the national PSN initiative have available to them a wide variety of no-cost training and technical assistance support. Partners include:

• American Probation and Parole Association
• International Association of Chiefs of Police
• Michigan State University
• National Gang Center

To request TTA, access the PSN Training and Technical Assistance Request Form (PDF).

Webinar
Watch the International Association of Chiefs of Police: Project Safe Neighborhoods Police-Research Partnerships webinar.

Research Partner Orientation
Considerable progress in addressing problems of crime, disorder, and violence has occurred since the nation experienced peaks of violent crime in the 1980s and early 1990s (Bureau of Justice Statistics, 2008). Research suggests that innovative law enforcement practices based on data-driven problem solving, enhanced collaboration and partnerships, and focused enforcement have contributed to improved public safety and reduced crime (see e.g., Boston Gun Project – Braga et al., 2001; Kennedy et al., 2001; SACSI – McGarrell et al., 2006; Roehl et al., 2008; Corsaro and McGarrell, 2009; Corsaro and McGarrell, 2010; McGarrell et al. 2010). BJA in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) has developed a course for research partners and practitioners that provides an overview of the role and expectations for the PSN task force research partner.

The Research Partner Orientation course (RPOC) is intended to support the effective integration of the research partner into crime and violence reduction task forces/cross sector partnerships like PSN. The RPOC provides background on the evolution of the action research approach as well as specific elements of the Research Partner model (e.g., problem assessment, linking to evidence-based practice, ongoing assessment, and evaluation). With this foundation in place, the RPOC then works through the key components of making the partnership succeed. This is followed by a module on best practices for violence reduction as well as information on technical assistance to support the Research Partnership as well as the overall PSN initiative. For more information regarding the RPOC, contact Heather Perez, Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice, at perezh@msu.edu.

Awards, Allocations, and Other Resources:

FY 2015 Project Safe Neighborhoods:

• FY 2015 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program: Applied Evaluation and Site Coordination
• FY 2015 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program: Corrections and Reentry Strategies
• FY 2015 Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program: Law Enforcement and Community Partnership and Crime Prevention Strategies

FY 2014 Project Safe Neighborhoods:

• FY 2014 USAO district populations of 2 million - 4,999,999
• FY 2014 USAO district populations of 5 million or more
• FY 2014 USAO district populations under 2 million.

FY 2013 Project Safe Neighborhoods:

• FY 2013 Category 1
• FY 2013 Category 2
• FY 2013 Category 3

FY 2012 Project Safe Neighborhoods:

• FY 2012 Category 1 (>5 million) Awards
• FY 2012 Category 2 (2 million-4,999,999) Awards
• FY 2012 Category 3 (<2 million) Awards
• FY 2012 Category 4 (Tribal) Awards

FY 2011 Project Safe Neighborhoods:

• FY 2011 PSN Awards
• FY 2011 PSN Allocations

FY 2010 Project Safe Neighborhoods:

• FY 2010 PSN Awards
• FY 2010 PSN Allocations

Announcement:

Funding Released for PSN

BJA has released the FY 2017 Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhood, PSN) funding opportunity. This program supports efforts to reduce gun crime and gang-related violence. Apply by: March 28, 2017.

Applications Being Accepted for Project Safe Neighborhoods

BJA is seeking applications for funding under the Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun crime and gang-related violence. Applications are due May 17, 2016.

Applications Being Accepted for the Smart Suite Training and Technical Assistance Program

The purpose of the FY 2016 Smart Suite Training & Technical Assistance Program competitive grant announcement is to select one provider to deliver a wide range of training and technical assistance services to researchers and practitioners in BJA's Smart Suite programs. Applications are due April 26, 2016.

Funding:

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program: (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2017 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 03/28/2017, 11:59 PM
BJA is seeking applications for funding under the Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN). This program furthers the Department’s mission and violent crime reduction strategy by providing support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun crime and gang-related violence.
Solicitation

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2016 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 05/17/2016, 11:59 PM
BJA is seeking applications for funding under the Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods. This program furthers the Department’s mission and violent crime reduction strategy by providing support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun crime and gang-related violence.
Solicitation

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program FY 2015 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 04/09/2015, 11:59 PM
The PSN National TTA Program is designed to provide TTA resources that are critical to communities’ efforts to reduce gun-related crimes and violent criminal gangs.
Solicitation

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2015 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 03/03/2015, 11:59 PM
Project Safe Neighborhoods is designed to create safer neighborhoods through a sustained reduction in crime associated with gang and gun violence. BJA is seeking proposals from applicants interested in developing innovative, comprehensive, data-driven approaches to reduce chronic gun crime and/or gang violence in their jurisdiction.
Solicitation

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2014 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 05/14/2014, 11:59 PM
The Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods, provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime.
Solicitation

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2013 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 03/11/2013, 11:59 PM
The Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program, also known as Project Safe Neighborhoods, provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime.
Solicitation

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2012 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 06/14/2012, 11:59 PM
This program provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun and gang-related violent crime.
Solicitation

Violent Gang and Gun Crime Reduction Program (Project Safe Neighborhoods) FY 2011 Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 07/21/2011, 07:59 PM
This program provides support to state, local, and tribal efforts to reduce gun- and gang-related violent crime.
Solicitation

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) FY 2010 Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 06/10/2010, 07:59 PM
This program provides grants to support and expand PSN task force efforts to reduce gun- and gang-related crime.
Solicitation

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) National Training and Technical Assistance Program FY 2010 Competitive Grant Announcement
Application Deadline: 05/18/2010, 07:59 PM
This program supports the national delivery of training and technical assistance to communities to reduce the presence and impact of gun crime and criminal gangs throughout the nation.
Solicitation