The full conference agenda for the 10th Crime Mapping Research Conference is now available. It will be held August 19-22, 2009, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Conference sessions will highlight geographic principles in research, geographic applications in practice, and solutions for crime and public safety problems.
The nomination period for the 2008-2009 Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor is May 29, 2009 through July 31, 2009. The MOV is the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer for demonstrating exceptional courage, extraordinary decisiveness and presence of mind, and unusual swiftness of action above and beyond the call of duty. Visit the MOV Web site for nomination information.
The Office for Victims of Crime has extended the application deadline for the National Victim Assistance Academy to July 13, 2009. This event will be held August 2-7, 2009, in Louisville, Kentucky. Continuing Education Units will be awarded to participants who complete all requirements of the Foundation-Level Training, Professional Skill-Building Institute, or Leadership Institute.
The Office for Victims of Crime is accepting nominations for the 2010 National Crime Victims' Service Awards via the online nomination form. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service in supporting victims and victim services. The deadline to submit nominations online is September 30, 2009. National Crime Victims' Rights Week will be observed April 18-24, 2010.
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