Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement
- Bureau of Justice Statistics
From the U.S. Department of Justice.
- Crime and Clues
Articles about forensics, crime scene investigation, evidence, and other aspects of investigation.
- CyberCrime.gov
Press releases and articles from the Computer Crime & Intellectual Property Section of the DOJ.
- Department of Justice
The mission of the DOJ is "to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law; to ensure public safety against threats foreign and domestic; to provide federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime; to seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior; and to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans."
- FBI - Federal Bureau of Investigation
The mission of the FBI is "to protect and defend the United States against terrorist and foreign intelligence threats, to uphold and enforce the criminal laws of the United States, and to provide leadership and criminal justice services..." to national and international agencies.
- FBI History - Famous Cases
Articles about some of the FBI's most famous cases.
- Fingerprint Identification: An Overview
From the FBI.
- Handbook of Forensic Sevices
Online book in pdf format from the FBI.
- Interpol
"INTERPOL is the world’s largest international police organization, with 187 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."
- National Crime Prevention Council
"The National Crime Prevention Council’s mission is to be the nation's leader in helping people keep themselves, their families, and their communities safe from crime. To achieve this, NCPC produces tools that communities can use to learn crime prevention strategies, engage community members, and coordinate with local agencies..."
- National Criminal Justice Reference Service
"A federally funded resource offering justice and substance abuse information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide."
- Officer.com
Though aimed at law enforcement professionals, there is plenty at this site to interest anyone.
- The Police and Your Rights
Information from the American Bar Association.
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics
"Data from more than 100 sources about many aspects of criminal justice in the United States."
- TRAC
"Comprehensive information about staffing, spending, and enforcement activities of the federal government." Includes sections on the DEA, DHS, FBI, and ATF, among others.
- USA OnWatch
"USAonwatch through Neighborhood Watch empowers citizens in our communities with the opportunity to volunteer to work toward the safety of our homeland."
- FTC - Identify Theft
"A one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft" from the Federal Trade Commission.
- Identity Theft and Fraud
Information from the Department of Justice, including what to do if you become a victim.
- Identity Theft Resource Center
"ITRC is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and implementing a comprehensive program against identity theft — by supporting victims, broadening public awareness, disseminating information about this crime and decreasing the potential victim population."
- Privacy Rights Clearinghouse: Identity Theft & Data Breaches
Fact sheets, alerts, speeches, articles, and links with information pertaining to identity theft.
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