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Regarding Locksmith Regulatory Committee – EXTENDED DATE FOR APPLICATION TO MAY 16, 2008
- Download the Locksmith Regulatory Committee application
Anti-Gang Statutes Effectiveness Survey, a project of the Governor's Inter-agency Anti-Gangs Work Group
- Chairperson, Commissioner Pamela Evans, Alcoholic Beverage Control. Staff work by DCJS Research Center, Law Enforcement Services Senior Research Analyst, and Graphics Communication Office.
Announcing the 2007 LETPP, Computer Evidence Recovery and Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosive Robot Units (CERU and CBRNE Robot) grant.
- grant guidelines
LawFit® Fitness Leadership Workshops
- - June 2008 Schedule
  - June 2008 Registration Form
  - For additional information visit www.lawfit.org
Allocations For Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 (599 Funds)
Announcing 5 vacant positions on the Private Security Services Advisory Board
Information Regarding Locksmith Regulation
Regional Crime Information Sharing Networks
The 2007 Virginia High School Safety Study Survey
- This study, a survey of 9th grade student and teacher perceptions, coupled with data from discipline, crime and violence reports, the annual school safety audit, and SOL scores, seeks to identify an optimal balance of school structure (discipline & supervision) and school support (counseling and mentoring).
Final monthly comparison of violent and property offenses and arrests and drug arrests reported, 2006 and 2007
Victim/Witness Grant Program - Fiscal Years 2009 and 2010 Program Guidelines and Application Procedures
Regional Crime Trends in Virginia, 2002-2006
The 2007 Virginia School Safety Survey
- DCJS Criminal Justice Research Center, 2007 (.pdf, 68 pages)
Preparing and Protecting Security Personnel in Emergencies
2006 Virginia Crime Ranking
Virginia Prisoner Reentry Evaluation Programs - Interim Report
Death Benefits Lesson Plan
- Training on death benefits for any law-enforcement or public safety officer
Governor's Commission on Sexual Violence
Watch Our Video, "The Private Side of Public Safety"
Research Bulletin
- This is the first in a series of reports on current topics of interest and analyses conducted by the DCJS Criminal Justice Research Center. Other research bulletins will be posted here periodically.
  - Violent Crime and Socioeconomic Stressors - April 2006 (.pdf, 9 pages)
  - Virginia Incident-Based Crime Reporting - December 2005 (.pdf, 4 pages)
Virginia Crime Trends 1997 - 2006
- Virginia Crime Trends 1997-2006 The DCJS Criminal Justice Research Center recently released a report on Virginia crime trends focusing on the 10-year period 1997-2006. Highlights of the report include:
  - From 1997 to 2006 Virginia's rate of violent crime dropped by 18%, and the rate of property crime dropped by 29%.
  - Historically, Virginia's violent and property crime rates have remained below rates for the US and most of the states bordering Virginia.
  - Virginia's violent crime rate decreased 1.4% from 2005 to 2006.
  - From 2005 to 2006 the burglary rate increased 4.5% although the total property crime rate decreased 6.9%.
  To view the complete report, click on the above link.
Local Agencies Alternative Training Delivery Survey Results
- (.pdf, 5 pages)