🎥 Learn about the different types of career opportunities available at BJA in our video below. We are hiring! See available positions: bja.ojp.gov/about/bja-care… youtu.be/FbhHLln62M4?si…

Earlier this year we started a first ever program in the DA's Office to stand up a dedicated domestic violence prosecutor position. Our efforts have brought justice and peace for many victims who struggled to escape a violent and dangerous relationship. #justice #peace #4thjd

Soon after BJA’s founding in 1984, the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program moved under BJA to provide death & education benefits to survivors of fallen #publicsafety officers & disability benefits to catastrophically injured officers. Learn more: bja.ojp.gov/celebrating-40…

The City of Colorado Springs is hosting the community’s annual 9/11 Commemoration Ceremony on Sept. 11 at the Peace Officers’ Memorial in Memorial Park. The remembrance event begins at 10 a.m. and it is free and open to the public.

By addressing the causes of violence, #CommunityViolenceIntervention models create safer communities from the ground up! BJA submitted a #SXSW2025 panel on how communities are taking charge of their own safety & well-being. Learn more: panelpicker.sxsw.com/vote/152977

Well deserved!!

In 1995, Congress authorized the Attorney General to award grants to state, local & tribal govts to establish drug treatment courts. Originally, part of @ojpgov, Drug Courts Program Office moved to BJA in 2003. Learn more about treatment courts: bja.ojp.gov/program/adult-… #BJA40

Look at the skies this weekend COS 😍

🚓 In 2008, Congress passed the Law Enforcement Congressional Badge of Bravery Act. The first Congressional Badge of Bravery was awarded to officers in 2011 & honored their extraordinary acts of bravery in the line of duty. Learn more about #BJA40: bja.ojp.gov/celebrating-40…

According to Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2023, three states had 100 or more local governments eligible to receive award funds either directly or via a shared award: California (229), Florida (123), and Texas (101). bjs.ojp.gov/library/public…. #BJSstats #justicestatistics

Please join Justice & Security Strategies, Inc. for a webinar on using License Plate Readers (LPRs) in a violent crime reduction strategy on Wednesday, September 18th at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET.   Register here: zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…   #Police #Sheriff #District Attorney

We are looking for 7-year old Karson Mallett who was last seen at an apartment complex in the 1800 block of S. Las Vegas Trail around 8:16 pm this evening. He’s about 4’ tall, short black curly hair, and last seen wearing a navy blue shirt with a basketball player on the shirt,

#OTD in 1988, OJP OVC’s “Indian Nations: Justice for Victims of Crime” wrapped up. It was the first national conference to address the needs of tribal crime victims. Read more about it on page 11 of this 1989 fiscal year report: ojp.gov/pdffiles1/Digi…

As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, we reaffirm our dedication to empowering tribal nations and uplifting Native American voices year-round. ojp.gov/topics/tribal-…

On #NativeAmericanHeritageDay, OVW Tribal Affairs Deputy Director Sherriann Moore reflects on the work that OVW does to support Tribes and Tribal people, always upholding Tribal sovereignty, in this #NAHM blog: justice.gov/ovw/blog/ovw-c…

#ColoradoMissingPersonDay is coming up Tuesday Feb. 4, 2025. Please take a moment to remember families in our communities who have missing loved ones. Prayer Vigil and reading the names of those missing to take place on West steps of Colorado Capitol building at 10am Tuesday.

FBI Denver is seeing a scam where free online file converters lead to users having PII stolen or malware installed on computers. Don't be a victim! Learn how to spot the scam, what steps to take to protect yourself, and what to do if you are victimized: ow.ly/stmE50VcGHo

PLEASE SHARE: HELP LOCATE MISSING WOMAN Name: Katie Henson Age: 34 She has been known to frequent the Rawlings Library located on the 100 block of E. Abriendo Avenue. If you have any information, please call our Dispatch at 719-553-2502.

Have you seen 13 year-old Maesen Morgan? She was last seen at school at Jack Swigert Middle School, but did not return home. Maesen is 5’ 95lbs wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants. She is considered at-risk due to her age. If you see her please call 719-390-5555

Up to $11K offered for info leading to capture, arrest of man who reportedly shot police officer bigislandnow.com/2025/03/15/up-…