Criminal Justice: Law Enforcement

This dynamic data analysis tool allows you to calculate recidivism rates of persons released from state prisons in 2005. The tool defines recidivism as an arrest for a new crime following release. You may generate recidivism rates for the entire sample of released prisoners or customize your search to view rates of released prisoners with specific demographic, criminal history, and sentence attributes.

The tool uses data collected by BJS on a sample of persons released from state prisons in 30 states in 2005 and followed for a 5-year period.

The mission of the Center for Problem-Oriented Policing is to advance the concept and practice of problem-oriented policing in open and democratic societies. It does so by making readily accessible information about ways in which police can more effectively address specific crime and disorder problems.

The Center for Problem-Oriented Policing is a non-profit organization comprising affiliated police practitioners, researchers, and universities dedicated to the advancement of problem-oriented policing.

Sections include: Bail bond & bounty hunter laws, National Directory of Fugitive Recovery Agents, Fugitive Recovery Network's Most Wanted, a discussion forum, and more.

IACP is dedicated to advancing the law enforcement profession through advocacy, outreach, education and programs.

The Michigan Association of Chiefs of Police is a dynamic association, forever changing through the influence and actions of individual members who bring their expertise and an impetus for improvement in the criminal justice system.

We believe that our concerted efforts will improve the police profession and the quality of life for the citizens of the great state of Michigan.

You can search for offenders in your area or register for email alerts.

From the website: "At its core, the MSP is a service organization." We provide: "Provide statewide policing to enhance public safety. Invest in our employees by providing the highest quality training and technology. Enhance customer service by building on the department's foundation as a service organization"

Find a list of the Michigan State Police fallen trooper from the first trooper slain in 1921 (Harold E. Anderson) through the 2015 killing of trooper Chad H. Wolf. A description of the incident is given for each trooper.

The National Law Enforcement Training Center is dedicated to providing safe, effective and legally defensible tactics, training and certification to law enforcement, corrections, military and security organizations around the world.

From the website: "OJJDP sponsors research, program, and training initiatives; develops priorities and goals and sets policies to guide federal juvenile justice issues; disseminates information about juvenile justice issues; and awards funds to states to support local programming."

Find fallen officers by officer's name, agency, browse by state. Or search for Canadian fallen officers and more.

The purpose of the Police Foundation is to help the police be more effective in doing their job, whether it be deterring robberies, intervening in potentially injurious family disputes, or working to improve relationships between the police and the communities they serve.

To accomplish our mission, we work closely with police officers and police agencies across the country, and it is in their hard work and contributions that our accomplishments are rooted.

Find a listing of Michigan police departments, including campus police and sheriff departments.