March Joins National Effort to Combat Crimes of Violence Against Women
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571
ORONO, Me. — Chief Noel March, director of public safety at the University of Maine, has been chosen as one of 30 law enforcement executives from across the country to participate in the National Law Enforcement Leadership Institute on Violence Against women hosted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP). this important opportunity will focus on crimes of violence against women high on law enforcement’s agenda and institutionalizing exemplary responses by officers at UMaine.
During the three-day institute taking place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, March, along with other selected participants, will explore innovative approaches for investigating crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and human trafficking. Additional attention will center around assessing agency performance and sharing challenges and solutions with colleagues.
“This will represent an outstanding opportunity to participate in discussions and learn about the current thinking on issues that are of concern all over the U.S.,” March says. “I expect to return better able to help people in our community educate themselves about the law and resources that are available to them.”
In an effort to help law enforcement agencies enhance their response to crimes of violence against women, the institute will focus on methods for effective resource allocation to help crime victims and hold perpetrators accountable. the participating law enforcement executives will be engaged in the development of an action plan throughout the institute experience in order to employ new strategies for proactive, coordinated collaboration with their communities upon returning to their departments.
the expenses for participants to attend the institute are covered under a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women to the IACP.