Additional Resources - CJS - Criminal Justice - LibGuides at Kirtland Community College

Websites

Bureau of Justice Statistics
Find data about types of crime, the imprisoned population, court cases, and related topics.
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Under "Publications" on the CIA's Library page, users can access maps and information about foreign countries and leaders. The main site includes information about careers with the CIA, and the agency's purpose and history.

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"The Central Intelligence Agency's primary mission is to collect, evaluate, and disseminate foreign intelligence to assist the president and senior US government policymakers in making decisions relating to the national security."
DEA (United States Drug Enforcement Agency)
Drug fact sheets with information about illegally used drugs are available under the Drug Info tab at the top of the page. Statistics and facts can be found in the Resource Center shown on the right side of the page.
FBI
On the Federal Bureau of Investigation site you can find reports, press releases, crime statistics, and podcasts.
The International Association of Chiefs of Police
Some articles from Police Chief Magazine are accessible through the Resources & Publication link.

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"IACP is dedicated to advancing the law enforcement profession through advocacy, outreach, education and programs."
Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Michigan State Police
Provides information about careers with MSP, safety tips, descriptions of services, and statistics.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service
The National Criminal Justice Reference Service “is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information” including statistics, abstracts, related links, publications, and program descriptions.
National Institute of Corrections
News, newsletters, webinars, and NIC’s library and publications are available through this site.
North American Police Work Dog Association
"The various phases offered for testing and the rules for the specific tests are printed in the NAPWDA Rules for Certification and Bylaws book." The book is available for download from the site.
The Public Library of Law
The Public Library of Law web site allows the user to search case law, statutes, court rules and constitutions. Registration (free) is required to access some areas.
SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
Publications available to download include Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit, Tips for Teens: The Truth About Marijuana, and Guidelines for Successful Transition of People with Mental or Substance Use Disorders from Jail and Prison: Implementation Guide

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"SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities."
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Offers a range of security related information, including cyber safety tips and active shooter preparedness information.
U.S. Department of Justice
Reports and recommendations, speeches, press releases, and legislative histories are just a few of the resources this site provides.

Web sites reviewed by Choice and/or Kirtland Librarians.

Periodicals on the Shelf

The library has issues from the current and past year. All issues are available for check out with the exception of the most recently received issue. You can read some of their articles on their websites: