FirstPic, Inc. partnered with Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) to develop strategic approaches to improve communications with and engagement of citizens, media representatives and other stakeholders as part of the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Strategic Approaches to Improve Communications Initiative. For law enforcement to effectively meet the challenges…
FirstPic, Inc. worked collaboratively with the Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART) Office within the U.S. Department of Justice to design, develop, and deliver their 2007 and 2008 National Tribal Symposium on Sex Offender Management and Accountability, the 2008 Indian Country Sex Offender Registration & Notification Pre-Conference Institute, as well as the…
In partnership with Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), FirstPic, Inc. assisted the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance to implement the nationwide Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Program and support the implementation through training and technical assistance in major cities throughout the United States. Introducing Suspicious Activity Reporting into U.S.…
In 2006, the Arizona Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs, Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA), FirstPic, Inc., and the U.S. Department of Justice partnered to pilot test MethSMART: Smart Programs for Smart Kids. The program offered viable solutions to help youth handle challenging circumstances while avoiding risky and unhealthy behaviors. The well-designed MethSMART…
FirstPic, Inc. assisted the Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), the U.S. DOJ, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance, with LELI. This initiative was designed to foster a greater understanding of leadership competencies for law enforcement. While considerable writing and research exist on the subject of leadership development in the private business sector and…
FirstPic, Inc. worked with the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) to provide services for the Indian Country Prevention and Service Pilot Program: Implementing SMART Moves in Native American Boys & Girls Clubs. The objective of the program was to establish provisions to start new Boys & Girls Club projects and improve youth development…
FirstPic, Inc. assisted DOJ in the expansion and development of sustainable Boys & Girls Clubs within Indian Country and public housing communities across the nation. This initiative assisted in opening 85 Clubs that serve public housing communities and more than 15 Clubs in Indian Country, and provided continuation assistance to more than 200 Clubs serving…
Under this task, FirstPic, Inc. provided assistance to the National Native American Law Enforcement Association (NNALEA) with all activities related to the implementation and management of the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) project. Such activities included: Design and delivery of customized training. Provision of training and technical assistance. Development and dissemination of curriculum and…
FirstPic, Inc. managed the Law Enforcement and Youth Partnerships for Crime Prevention Initiative for the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). The initiative’s goal was to assist in crime prevention in local communities by creating partnerships between youth and law enforcement. This was accomplished via the implementation of…
FirstPic, Inc., together with Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC), under the direction of the Assistant Attorney General, Office of Justice Programs, is implementing the AMBER Alert in Indian Country Initiative to establish and expand child recovery practices, capacity and resources. As part of this initiative, 12 geographically diverse pilot sites were chosen and have created…