Business Details
23 Years
experience
Public Safety Consulting & Research Services
Justice & Security Strategies (JSS) was founded in 2003 to provide consulting services to law enforcement and public safety agencies. As a nationally recognized leader in public safety research, we partner with agencies seeking data-driven, innovative solutions to public safety problems. Our expertise lies in research and evaluation, technical support, and grant administration for nationally and locally funded initiatives serving large and small agencies across the country. Since our inception, we have worked with law enforcement departments, prosecutors' offices, and community-based organizations to improve police performance, implement body-worn camera programs, and develop crime reduction strategies. Our applied research approach ensures projects are practical and valuable to practitioners, with reports written specifically for operational use. We have administered over $15 million in micro-grants to small, rural, and tribal agencies for body-worn cameras since 2021.Our team has partnered with the Los Angeles Police Department for over 15 years, supporting homicide investigations, justice and mental health initiatives, and anti-Asian hate crime prevention. We also collaborate with the Baltimore and Miami Police Departments on crime gun intelligence centers and provide direct support for body-worn camera implementation nationwide through contracts with the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Our leadership includes Dr. Craig D. Uchida, President and Founder, and Dr. Shellie E. Solomon, Chief Executive Officer, both of whom bring decades of experience in criminology, policy analysis, and public safety innovation. We remain committed to advancing evidence-based practices that strengthen communities and enhance public safety outcomes.
Services
Public Safety Research
Body-Worn Camera Programs
Homicide Investigations
Crime Gun Intelligence
Community Policing Strategies
Tribal Justice Training
Prosecution Support
Mental Health Initiatives
Grant Administration
Predictive Policing
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have conducted applied public safety research for over 25 years
- Our team partners with the Bureau of Justice Assistance for BWC programs
- We've administered $15M+ in grants to 700+ law enforcement agencies
- Our leadership includes former senior DOJ officials with policing expertise
- We maintain 15+ year research partnership with the Los Angeles Police Department
What people say
Great training resource
Professional and competent program
Includes cultural values
Opportunity for professional growth
Best choice for training
Services
Body-Worn Camera Programs
We administer federal grant programs and provide technical support for body-worn camera implementation. Our services include application assistance, monitoring, training, and payment processing for law enforcement agencies. We have distributed over $15 million to 700+ agencies since 2021.
Homicide Investigations
We collaborate with LAPD, UCLA, and UC Irvine to improve homicide case solvability. Using advanced statistical methods, we analyze thousands of cases to identify patterns and develop evidence-based strategies for solving violent crimes.
Tribal Probation Training
Our Basic Tribal Probation Academy offers 120 hours of combined classroom and practicum training. The three-week program covers 45 key topics including missing persons cases, abuse recognition, mental health supervision, and alternatives to incarceration.
Crime Gun Intelligence
We design and evaluate targeted crime strategies for violent gun crime reduction. Our support includes technical assistance for crime gun intelligence centers and implementation of data-driven policing tactics to address persistent crime problems.
Public Safety Research
We conduct applied research projects in partnership with law enforcement agencies. Our work focuses on police innovation, use of force analysis, focused deterrence strategies, and evaluation of community-based violence reduction programs.
People
Dr. Craig D. Uchida
President and Founder
Criminologist with 25+ years in public safety research. Former DOJ senior executive who managed $3.4 billion in COPS grants. Author of numerous publications on policing and security issues.
Dr. Shellie E. Solomon
Chief Executive Officer
Executive director of the Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera program. Expert in geospatial policing and technology adoption with experience in 50+ law enforcement agencies.
David J. Rogers
Senior Tribal Public Safety Advisor
Creator of the Tribal Probation Academy with 50+ years in tribal law enforcement. Member of Nez Perce Tribe focused on improving tribal justice systems and public safety.
Questions
What services does Justice & Security Strategies offer?
We provide public safety research, body-worn camera program support, homicide investigation analysis, tribal probation training, and crime gun intelligence services to law enforcement agencies.
How can agencies apply for BWC grants?
Visit our Small, Rural, and Tribal Body-Worn Camera website to access application materials, program guidelines, and technical assistance resources for federal grant opportunities.
Do you offer training programs for tribal communities?
Yes, our Tribal Probation Academy provides 120-hour training programs specifically designed for tribal probation officers, focusing on cultural competency and practical skills.
What research partnerships do you have?
We collaborate with LAPD, UCLA, UC Irvine, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance on homicide research, mental health initiatives, and evidence-based policing strategies.
How do you support prosecutors' offices?
Through the National Prosecutors Consortium, we provide research support, program development assistance, and access to bibliographic resources on innovative prosecution strategies.
What mental health initiatives are you involved in?
We partner with LAPD and LA County Mental Health Department on the Connect and Protect program, focusing on high-frequency mental health crisis responders and diversion alternatives.
