Subject: OSW Group appointment
I
am writing to share some news regarding a recent appointment. I have
been appointed to the National Officer Safety and Wellness Group.
The
National Officer Safety and Wellness (OSW) Group brings together
representatives from law enforcement, federal agencies, and the research
community to address
the significantly high number of officer gunfire fatalities and to
improve officer safety and wellness. During quarterly meetings,
participants contribute to the creation of officer safety and wellness
tools and resources.
The
U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing
Services (COPS Office) and the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)
established the OSW Group at the request
of Attorney General Eric Holder (now under Loretta Lynch). (http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/
It
should be noted: During our last meeting we recommend a $1.8 million
grant for a randomized control study of two man patrol cars verses one
man patrol cars.
In addition, we recommended an $80K grant for a meta-analysis of two
man patrol cars verses one man patrol cars. We are also interested in
studies which focus on the issue of officer involved ambushes, and the
affects of officer morale on safety.
I
was recommended for the group by Nancy Rodriguez, the director of the
National Institute of Justice. Hope all is well. See you guys on the
12th.
posted carolpaterick March 30, 2016
