Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement  

see also: Law

• 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. Pages include:
  • FBI History - Famous Cases
  • Fingerprints and Other Biometrics
  • Handbook of Forensic Sevices (.pdf)
• 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 for citizens from FindLaw.
• 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."

 Identity Theft

• 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.
• Safeguard Your Social Security Number
  "Do you have to provide your SSN because it’s requested, and if not, how do you know which situations are optional? ... Someone illegally using your number can access personal information and apply for and use credit in your name, creating a financial mess that you’re left to sort out."
• Identity Theft and Fraud
  Information from the Department of Justice, including what to do if you become a victim.
• Identity Theft: It's Bigger Than You Think
  An informative Infographic from Angela Myers.
• 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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