Words used to talk to and about victims are vitally important. Agencies are encouraged to adopt victim-centered, trauma-informed language as part of ELERV Strategy implementation...

Surveys can be a cost-effective tool to gather information from multiple stakeholders (e.g., internal agency personnel, crime victims, community members, community partners). Demographics, attitudes, victimization...

The value of victim response training for sworn and professional staff cannot be overstated. Research and best practices for serving victims are constantly evolving. Training...

The IACP and the National Consortium on Preventing Law Enforcement Suicide continue their commitment to reducing officer suicide deaths. This page provides information, resources, and...

Many resources related to officer safety and wellness have been translated into a variety of languages and are compiled here for ease of access. As...

Measuring the progress of new initiatives is essential. Capturing data and monitoring internal and external performance measures can help build an implementation roadmap. This can...

This resource includes a range of community-police engagement programs, policies, and strategies that can authentically and organically build understanding, trust, confidence, respect, and diversity of...

The ELERV Strategy’s overall goal is to create an agency-wide philosophical shift, focusing on identifying and responding to victims’ needs. Federal, state, local, campus, and...

Building a victim-centered organization is a top-down effort. It requires a clear vision of the future. Implementing the ELERV Strategy will require some law enforcement...

Studies have shown that people who are financially stable are more productive, use less sick leave, and have higher morale. Instead of anxiety over paying...

Being a law enforcement officer has routinely been ranked as one of the most dangerous jobs. On average, officers sustain 30,900 injuries a year that...

Victims are best served when law enforcement agencies have strong internal partnerships and work closely with external community organizations. Partnerships allow agencies to maximize service...