Nationally, threats against judicial personnel have quadrupled in the last decade. The judges themselves are not the only ones in danger. Judges’ families are also being targeted as a direct threatening tactic and more attacks are occurring in the judges’ homes. Creating awareness and providing resources is critical to securing the judiciary and their families.
In response, NCPI proudly offers the Judicial Security Specialist Development Program (JSSDP), which consists of comprehensive training (onsite and online) incorporating evidence-based strategies and best practices, as well as corresponding tools and resources that law enforcement professionals can use immediately to enhance the personal safety and security of judicial personnel and their families, while at home, during travel, and in the court setting.
This resource includes a recorded webinar featuring the following speakers involved in the Virginia Judicial Security Initiative:
- Honorable Judge Henry E. Hudson, United States District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
- Sheriff Vanessa R. Crawford, City of Petersburg (VA) Sheriff’s Office
- Sheriff Anthony W. Roper, Clarke County (VA) Sheriff’s Office
- Lynda Schwartz, NCPI Executive Director
- Jeffrey J. Steger, NCPI Project Manager
Target Audience
Court security practitioners and others involved in judicial and courthouse security.