NAWLEE is honored to be part of the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC).  This innovative program is offered in partnership with the Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) and implemented under the leadership of the IACP and with eight of the other leading law enforcement agencies from across the county. CRI-TAC provides customized training and technical assistance to state, local, tribal, territorial, and campus agencies throughout the United States. The CRI-TAC services are delivered at no cost to your agency. Built to meet the diverse needs of law enforcement agencies today, the CRI-TAC works to develop solutions specifically tailored to your agency, allowing you to play an active role in the problem-solving process. The CRI-TAC provides a collaborative and comprehensive process in which subject matter experts from the field help your agency reach the forefront of cutting-edge innovation and evidence-based practices.

Learn more about CRI-TAC HERE.

The Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office)  released a report, “Law Enforcement Solutions By the Field, For the Field: Collaborative Reform Annual Review,” that highlights the progress made to date of the Collaborative Reform Initiative Technical Assistance Center (CRI-TAC). In 2017, the Department of Justice announced an unprecedented award to a coalition of police leadership, unions and other law enforcement organizations to come together to provide tailored technical assistance for local policing agencies.

Since launching CRI-TAC, the COPS Office has fielded over 1000 technical assistance requests from law enforcement agencies across the country. The center has delivered technical assistance on a range of diverse topics through various means including strategy consultation, peer exchanges, policy assistance, training, and informational briefings by subject matter experts. 2024 Annual Collaborative Reform Report

The report highlights the work of the CRI-TAC, the key partners involved, and how the COPS Office is providing field-driven technical assistance. Inside the reader will find program performance metrics, case studies, and testimonials on how the CRI-TAC has benefitted law enforcement agencies across the country.

 

The CRI-TAC provides results-oriented technical assistance and includes partners from the following organizations:

Through the program, agencies receive technical assistance from leading experts in a range of public safety, crime reduction, and community policing topics.