AMBER Alert Training & Technical Assistance Program

📢 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER BEFORE TOMORROW'S FREE WEBINAR! 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Repeated exposure to sexual exploitation, abuse, and victimization can have profound, lasting effects on the professionals assigned to these cases. The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) is hosting a vital webinar on June 24, 2026, dedicated to the psychological well-being of investigators. Webinar: Enduring the Unseen - Vicarious Trauma Presented by a PhD researcher and retired law enforcement officer, this session examines original research on vicarious sexual trauma. This training is designed to help you: 🔹 Understand the Impact: Identify the psychological and behavioral effects of investigating high-trauma cases. 🔹 Apply Evidence-Based Strategies: Build personal resilience and protect your well-being. 🔹 Enhance Unit Culture: Implement trauma-informed leadership and strong peer support structures. Participation is free for eligible criminal justice professionals. 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gdWtaX9m #OfficerWellness #VicariousTrauma #LawEnforcementTraining #MentalHealth

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐳 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞 ⚖️ The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz marks a significant milestone in a decades-long legal journey. From an investigative and procedural standpoint, this case offers profound lessons for the criminal justice community. Beyond the tragedy of the case itself, the Supreme Court’s ruling serves as a vital reminder of the limitations of federal oversight in state criminal trials. The Court held that federal courts should not overreach when reviewing state court proceedings, emphasizing the necessity of adhering to established legal boundaries in the appellate process. For law enforcement professionals, this case underscores two critical pillars of modern investigative work: 🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗶𝗴𝗼𝗿: Every step taken during an interrogation and throughout the trial process remains under the microscope long after a conviction is secured. 🔹 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗔𝗱𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: As we work to solve legacy cases, our investigative practices must stand the test of time and evolving legal standards. Continuous training in constitutional law and interrogation best practices is not just a requirement—it is the foundation upon which justice rests. To help investigators maintain their readiness for tackling complex, long-term cases, NCJTC developed specialized training resources for child abduction response: 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗨𝗦 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: https://lnkd.in/gibSZ3bh 🔗 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗱-𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀: • Free recorded webinar: https://lnkd.in/gDVs-bzN • Additional trainings: https://lnkd.in/gvDdtbKE National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) #EtanPatz #LawEnforcement #CriminalJustice #LegalEducation #SCOTUS #InvestigativeExcellence #ColdCase

𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) is hosting a vital briefing on June 25, 2026, focused on the latest national policies for child abduction cases. Webinar: AMBER Alert Law Enforcement Field Guide: Policy and Practice Updates This session is designed to equip Law Enforcement Leaders, Investigators, and Dispatch Personnel with: > Analyze early response actions in endangered missing child investigations > Apply field guide protocols to decision-making scenarios > Evaluate factors impacting AMBER Alert activation and management > Assess AMBER Alert trends to inform response strategy Participation is free for eligible criminal justice professionals. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gH5tbH6U #AMBERAlert #LawEnforcementTraining #MissingChildren #NCJTC #PolicyUpdate

𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐮𝐦𝐚 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐰 𝐄𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Repeated exposure to sexual exploitation, abuse, and victimization can have profound, lasting effects on the professionals assigned to these cases. The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) is hosting a vital webinar on June 24, 2026, dedicated to the psychological well-being of investigators. Webinar: Enduring the Unseen - Vicarious Trauma Presented by a PhD researcher and retired law enforcement officer, this session examines original research on vicarious sexual trauma. This training is designed to help you: 🔹 Understand the Impact: Identify the psychological and behavioral effects of investigating high-trauma cases. 🔹 Apply Evidence-Based Strategies: Build personal resilience and protect your well-being. 🔹 Enhance Unit Culture: Implement trauma-informed leadership and strong peer support structures. Participation is free for eligible criminal justice professionals. 🔗 Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/gdWtaX9m #OfficerWellness #VicariousTrauma #LawEnforcementTraining #MentalHealth

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 As the true "first" first responders, 911 telecommunicators play a life-saving role in the recovery of missing children. The National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) is offering a specialized, 𝗻𝗼-𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 virtual training to enhance these critical skills. 𝗧𝗶𝘁𝗹𝗲: 911 Telecommunicators and Missing & Abducted Children 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: July 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Rancho Cordova, CA (In-Person Classroom) 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁: 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: > 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘇𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀: Pinpoint critical info during the highest-stress moments of a call. > 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗖: Apply best practices for missing person files and **𝗔𝗣𝗖𝗢/𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜** standards. > 𝗨𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀: Rapidly access the tools needed to manage child abduction records. > 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: Build essential resilience strategies for handling high-emotion cases. "I've been in this field for 10 years and learned numerous new things. This was very educational." — April Training Attendee ⏳ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟯, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 Seats in the headset bay are limited—don't miss this chance to sharpen your response. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gM42HgV5 #911Dispatch #Telecommunicators #MissingChildren #PublicSafety #NCJTC #EmergencyResponse #RanchoCordova #ThinGoldLine #DispatcherTraining

The AMBER Alert Training & Technical Assistance Program (AATTAP) recently concluded two successful training sessions in San Juan, Puerto Rico, held June 9-10 in partnership with the Policía de Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷 Our curriculum focused on critical operational strategies, including:  🔹 Introduction to Missing Children Incidents  🔹 Search and Canvass Operations in Child Abductions Yesenia Leon-Baron, AATTAP Project Coordinator, noted: "As a territory, Puerto Rico is leading the way in their response to missing and exploited children." 📸 Photo 1 (from left): Lieutenant Jose Ayala, Gay Smithers (mother of Laura Smithers), Yesenia Leon-Baron, Superintendent Joseph González, Tony Rodarte, and Daimy Viña 📸 Photo 2, front row from left: Colonel Manuel de Jesús Treskow, Inspector Carlos Alicea Contreras, Lieutenant Jose Ayala, Gay Smithers, Yesenia Leon-Baron, Superintendent Joseph González, Tony Rodarte, Captain José Luis Rosa, and Colonel Diana Crispín. Back row from left: Damara M. Guevara Morales, Meisshialette Ortiz Quiñones, and Carla J. Santiago Pérez We appreciate the commitment of the leadership and officers of the Puerto Rico Police Department in prioritizing this vital training. Collaborative efforts like these are essential to enhancing the response to missing and exploited children across the nation and its territories. For more information on AATTAP’s training programs and resources, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ghr_rPqH. National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) #AATTAP #LawEnforcement #EmergencyManagement #ChildProtection #PublicSafety #ProfessionalDevelopment #PuertoRico #TrainingAndDevelopment

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞. 🤝 On May 27, we gathered in Lebanon, Ohio, for our 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟯 𝗟𝗶𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 to discuss the evolving landscape of emergency alerting. We were honored to have Warren County Sheriff's Office Sheriff Barry Riley host the event and hear from guest speaker Sylvia Colon of Cleveland Missing. This meeting brought together experts from across the Midwest—in-person and virtually—to share best practices and ensure our systems remain robust and responsive. We invite you to learn more about how our regional network functions and find your place within the team here: https://lnkd.in/gK8GvCjh 🔗 National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) Ohio Department of Public Safety Ohio Attorney General's Office Cuyahoga County #PublicSafety #AMBERAlert #LawEnforcement #EmergencyManagement #Networking #MidwestLeaders #Collaboration

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞: 𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 Collaborative planning is the cornerstone of effective crisis response. On May 21, 2026, AMBER Alert in Indian Country Training Associates David Chewiwie and Ruben Ortiz conducted a Child Abduction Tabletop Exercise (CATE) at the Black Oak Casino and Resort in Tuolumne, California. Hosted by the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians Social Services Department, this exercise brought together Tribal government leaders, social services, domestic violence units, and community stakeholders—including a contingent from the Chicken Ranch Rancheria—to perform a comprehensive self-assessment of their child abduction response protocols. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗼𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗲𝘅𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗱: • 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Reviewing existing AMBER Alert response plans against a simulated, high-stakes scenario • 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴: Identifying current capacity and gaps in regional resources • 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Strengthening the lines of communication between Tribal agencies and community partners The engagement from all participants was exceptional. This exercise not only highlighted current strengths but also provided a clear roadmap for future training and resource development to ensure the highest level of protection for children in Indian Country. Thank you to the Tuolumne Band of Me-Wuk Indians for your leadership and commitment to this vital work. 👉 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 about the AMBER Alert in Indian Country initiative, and CATE training, at AMBER-IC.org. Tuolumne Me-Wuk Tribal Council National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) #PublicSafety #EmergencyManagement #TribalGovernment #AMBERAlert #IndianCountry #SocialServices #ChildProtection #CommunitySafety

𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬 🌐 On May 6, 2026, NCJTC Associate Amy Hood-Schwindt presented “Strengthening Tribal Emergency Response: AMBER Alert Implementation in Indian Country” at the Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference and Training in Ocean Shores, WA. The session focused on the critical role of the 𝗔𝘀𝗵𝗹𝘆𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟴 in bridging gaps in emergency management.  Key takeaways included: • 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: The necessity of building robust communication channels between Tribal, State, and Federal stakeholders. • 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴: Utilizing the AMBER Alert in Indian Country (AIIC) initiative to access training and technical assistance. • 𝗖𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Developing response strategies that respect the unique vulnerabilities and structures of Tribal communities. We appreciate the collaboration of the 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱, the Oregon Health Authority and the Washington State Department of Health in organizing this impactful gathering of leaders and professionals. Strengthening these partnerships is a fundamental step toward enhancing child recovery efforts and overall emergency response capabilities across Indian Country. For more information on how the AIIC initiative can support your community, reach out to us at AskAMBER@fvtc.edu or visit our resources at AMBER-IC.org. 🔗 National Criminal Justice Training Center of Fox Valley Technical College (NCJTC) #EmergencyManagement #PublicHealth #TribalLeadership #AMBERAlert #PublicSafety #ChildSafety #NCJTC #Collaboration

𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐝, 𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐢-𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬. 💡 A new feature from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) underscores the vital role that structured preparation plays immediately following a child's disappearance. The article highlights recent tactical successes where agencies quickly deployed Child Abduction Response Teams (CART)—including a newly formed Critical Response Emergency Search Team (CREST)—to safely recover abducted and endangered children within hours. Crucially, the responding agencies credited their recent training with our 𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 for providing the framework, insights, and strategies that made those rapid recoveries possible. For 20 years, our mission has been to deliver no-cost, hands-on training and technical assistance to law enforcement, investigators, and child protection professionals. Through partnerships with OJJDP, we help agencies nationwide build, sustain, and certify inter-agency teams capable of executing a comprehensive community response. 🤝 To date, the AMBER Alert system has successfully recovered over 1,312 children, a testament to what happens when public safety professionals are equipped with the right tools and training. 🔗 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗢𝗝𝗝𝗗𝗣 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://lnkd.in/g8rmwH6p To learn more about how to bring requestable, no-cost investigative and response training to your jurisdiction, connect with us at AMBERAdvocate.org or askamber@fvtc.edu. @OJPOJJDP @NCJTC #LawEnforcement #ChildProtection #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #AMBERAlert #EmergencyResponse #MissingChildren #ChildRecovery #CART #EmergencyManagement #CrimesAgainstChildren #Collaboration #Training #Leadership #OJJDP #NCJTC