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"Confronting Slavery in the 21st Century: Innovative Techniques for the Human Trafficking Investigator" Conference – May 30-31, 2012 The International Association of Human Trafficking Investigators and the Florida RCPI are excited about sponsoring the 1st Annual Conference targeting Human Trafficking Investigators. Please join us for 1.5 days of innovative training geared toward your needs. Topics include, but are not limited to: Federal Law and International Law; International Labor Trafficking; Foreign Organized Prostitution; Prosecutorial Hurdles, Strategies and Case Law. Space is limited so please register now! Human Trafficking – Slavery in the 21st Century March 15, 2012 - Watch our web broadcast as our expert panel addresses this international issue that affects close to 27 million people in 161 countries. RCPI would like to announce the retirement of Ms. Donna Schulz from the United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Florida on January 31, 2012. Mortgage Fraud and Vacant Property Crime The Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is offering training and technical assistance (TTA) for state and local agencies and organizations that need help in their efforts to prevent, investigate and prosecute mortgage fraud and crimes associated with vacant properties. Web Based Human Trafficking Course As part of the DHS Blue Campaign to combat human trafficking, the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) developed a web-based human trafficking training course that teaches state, local, campus, and tribal law enforcement officers how to recognize human trafficking encountered during routine duties, how to protect victims, and how to initiate human trafficking investigations. For more information, please click on the links. Announcing "The Beat" Podcast Series The audio podcast series, "The Beat" is funded by DOJ's COPS Office and developed at SPC's Center for Public Safety Innovation in St. Petersburg, FL. One of the many projects the CPSI Multimedia division is involved in is "The Beat", a podcast series for the Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). They tasked CPSI with creating podcasts aimed at keeping law enforcement in the know. CPSI has been involved since October 2010 and every month we explore a different area of interest to the community policing world. If you get a chance, please visit the COPS website and listen to "The Beat". 2012 Herman Goldstein Awards Information The Center for Problem-Oriented Policing has announced a call for submissions for the 2012 Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Problem-Oriented Policing. More information can be found at http://www.popcenter.org/goldstein. BJA Launches Online Grant Writing and Management Academy The Academy offers online self-paced modules to criminal justice practitioners and state, local, and tribal jurisdictions who apply for or receive federal grants. BJA's Justice Today - Mortage Fraud - PDF "To address these crimes, BJA has partnered with NW3C, the National Crime Prevention Council, and The Center for Public Safety Innovation to develop a national TTA network." The Florida Modern Day Slavery Museum A cargo truck outfitted as a replica of the trucks involved in a recent slavery operation (U.S. v. Navarrete, 2008), along with displays on the history and evolution of slavery in Florida. Bath Salts - A Drug of Concern Important information regarding the Bath Salt Drug. Upcoming Training Training is offered at no cost, unless noted otherwise. Human Trafficking Training - Register Now! Ongoing - Training is provided in partnership with various RCPIs and BJA.
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Contact Us: 3200 34th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33711 This project was supported by Grant No. 2005-HS-WX-K014 awarded by the Office of Community Oriented Services of the Department of Justice and Grant No. 2009-D1-BX-K030 awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance of the Department of Justice. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not represent the official position or policies of the United States Department of Justice. |
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