Criminal Justice Resources: Suggested Criminal Justice Websites

News and information source for the police and law enforcement community.

News stories, blogs, articles and many links to additional resources, including national and local corrections associations and organizations.

From the website: "... a multi-function criminal justice support agency with a variety of responsibilities, including collection and analysis of statewide crime data; operation of the DNA databank and criminal fingerprint files; administration of federal and state criminal justice funds; support of criminal justice-related agencies across the state; and administration of the state’s Sex Offender Registry that allows anyone to research the status of an offender."

Includes career information, precinct maps, and borough and precinct crime statistics.

Includes research reports, inmate look-up, and facility directory.

New York City's CCRB website provides guidelines for filing citizen complaints against the police and publishes regular status reports.

Includes links to Investigative and Patrol Services and Annual Reports.

Includes a directory of public access law libraries throughout New York State.

INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 188 member countries. Created in 1923, it facilitates cross-border police co-operation, and supports and assists all organizations, authorities and services whose mission is to prevent or combat international crime.

UNODC is a global leader in the fight against illicit drugs and international crime. Established in 1997 through a merger between the United Nations Drug Control Programme and the Centre for International Crime Prevention, UNODC operates in all regions of the world through an extensive network of field offices.

This factbook provides narrative descriptions of the criminal justice systems of 45 countries around the world. The original 42 descriptions were completed in 1993. The latest 5 entries including two updated country profiles were prepared in 2002.

From the Website: "What we Investigate: Spies. Terrorists. Hackers. Pedophiles. Mobsters. Gang leaders and serial killers. We investigate them all, and many more besides."

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is an independent US Government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior US policymakers.

Frome the Website: The Department of Homeland Security has a vital mission: to secure the nation from the many threats we face. This requires the dedication of more than 230,000 employees in jobs that range from aviation and border security to emergency response, from cybersecurity analyst to chemical facility inspector. Our duties are wide-ranging, but our goal is clear - keeping America safe.

The DEA, a component of the U.S. Department of Justice, is the agency responsible for enforcing the controlled substances laws and regulations of the United States. This site includes drug information resources, DEA's Most Wanted and drug law enforcement facts, and more.

ATF is the law enforcement agency of the U. S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and trafficking of firearms, the illegal use and storage of explosives, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products.

NIJ is the research, development and evaluation agency of the U.S. Department of Justice. NIJ strives to provide objective, independent, evidence-based knowledge and tools to meet the challenges of crime and justice, particularly at the state and local levels.

One of seven components within the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. OVC is committed to enhancing the Nation’s capacity to assist crime victims and to providing leadership in changing attitudes, policies, and practices to promote justice and healing for all victims of crime.

OJJDP, a component of the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, supports states, local communities, and tribal jurisdictions in their efforts to develop and implement effective programs for juveniles. The Office strives to strengthen the juvenile justice system's efforts to protect public safety, hold offenders accountable, and provide services that address the needs of youth and their families.

An agency of the U.S. Department of Justice, the Bureau of Prisons website includes inmate and facilities locators among many other tools.

The Secret Service safeguard's the nation's financial infrastructure and payment systems to preserve the integrity of the economy, and protects national leaders, visiting heads of state and government, designated sites and National Special Security Events.

COPS is the office of the U.S. Department of Justice that advances the practice of community policing in America’s state, local and tribal law enforcement agencies.

OVW (part of the DOJ) administers financial and technical assistance to communities across the country that are developing programs, policies, and practices aimed at ending domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. Our website has updated information on recent events, information about OVW grant programs, OVW grantees and technical assistance providers, and other resources.