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BJA 40th Anniversary - Celebrating 40 years of justice and safety

Last Chance to Nominate

BJA 40: Excellence in the Field of Criminal Justice Awards

This is your last chance to nominate extraordinary individuals, teams, and organizations for the Bureau of Justice Assistance's (BJA’s) Excellence in the Field of Criminal Justice Awards. 

As the nomination period draws to a close, we're issuing one last call to recognize the pioneers, innovators, and changemakers driving progress in three award categories:

  • Reducing Violent Crime
  • Co-creating Safer Communities
  • Reforming Our Nation's Criminal Justice System 

Recognize the extraordinary efforts of those who have produced outstanding innovations and made significant contributions to our nation’s criminal justice system. Nominate a deserving individual, team, organization, or agency for BJA’s Excellence in the Field of Criminal Justice Awards today.

Nominations are open until 8:59 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 21, 2024. 

Submit Your Nomination

PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' BENEFITS (PSOB) PROGRAM

Enacted in 1976, the PSOB Program provides death, disability, and education benefits to those eligible for the program. For details regarding these federal benefits for law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other first responders who have died or become catastrophically injured in the line of duty, call the PSOB Office at 888-744-6513 or visit us online.


BJA offers many resources, training and technical assistance, and policy development services to support local, state, and tribal governments in achieving safer communities.


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