NIJ's Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Programs — DOJ Office of Justice Programs funding opportunity
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NIJ's Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Programs

Description The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program strengthens the research capabilities of law enforcement professionals and agencies. Reflecting NI...

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  • Who can apply: Federal-level applicants (see eligibility for details).
  • Issued by: DOJ Office of Justice Programs.
  • About: Description The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program strengthens the research capabilities of law enforcement professionals and agencies. Reflecting NIJ’s commitment to…
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  • Eligible applicants: see the Eligibility tab for the criteria from the official announcement.
  • Where: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming, District of Columbia.
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  • Matching funds: not required.
  • Deadline type: Fixed.

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About this opportunity

Description The National Institute of Justice’s (NIJ) Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) Scholars Program strengthens the research capabilities of law enforcement professionals and agencies. Reflecting NIJ’s commitment to improving police policy and practice through scientific evidence, the LEADS Scholars Program develops and empowers the next generation of American law enforcement leaders to conduct and apply research. LEADS Scholars receive training and technical support from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and the National Policing Institute (NPI) to conduct high-quality research and use research findings to shape agency policy and practice. The program aims to bridge the gap between research and field experience, enhancing the quality of research while ensuring its findings are impactful in advancing the law enforcement profession. NIJ established the program in 2014 in partnership with the IACP to provide three-year professional development scholarships for research-minded law enforcement officers. Learn more about the LEADS Law Enforcement Officers. Since 2019, the program has expanded to offer scholarships for two other types of Scholars — civilians and early-career academics — both working in or with law enforcement agencies. The inclusion of civilians as LEADS Scholars has further fostered meaningful collaboration between sworn officers and the civilian professions they work with. These collaborations support the use of data-driven strategies and locally tailored research to advance their agencies’ missions. Learn more about the LEADS Civilians . A key strength of the LEADS program is the opportunity for collaboration between researchers and police personnel. The inclusion of academics as LEADS Scholars has strengthened these connections, fostering deeper partnerships that bridge research and real-world policing. Learn more about the LEADS Academics . Today, the NIJ LEADS Scholars network has expanded to well over 130 members, including sworn law enforcement academics who serve as champions and leaders of evidence-based policing. Both current and alumni Scholars form a highly engaged community dedicated to leveraging evidence and data to shape and enhance law enforcement policy and practice in America. NIJ LEADS Program Increases Research Capabilities of Law Enforcement Officers October 2019 Series Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Program Spotlight This video, produced for IACPTV, provides an overview of the NIJ Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science (LEADS) program. NIJ LEADS Scholars from Dayton and Newark police departments provide an overview of the LEADS program as they describe their projects and experiences working in the program. Hear from LEADS scholars Major Wendy Stiver, Dayton Police Department, and Captain Ivonne Roman, Newark Police Department. See the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy Reducing Traffic Fatalities – NIJ LEADS Scholar Spotlight March 2020 Series Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Program Spotlight Sergeant James Williams of the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, and NIJ LEADS Scholar, discusses traffic fatalities, the focus of his research while participating in the NIJ LEADS program. Sergeant Williams also addresses how the LEADS Program has benefited his career growth. See the YouTube Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy Incorporating Research and Data Into Criminal Justice Agencies - NIJ LEADS Alumni Spotlight March 2020 Series Law Enforcement Advancing Data and Science Program Spotlight

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  • Alaska
  • Arizona
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
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  • Georgia
  • Hawaii
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