Frequently Asked Questions

For resources on developing crisis response plans in school settings, see SchoolSafety.gov, a site from the Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Following are additional resources on school safety:

• Guide for Preventing and Responding to School Violence
• School Safety Special Feature

Information on combating street prostitution can be found in the following National Institute of Justice (NIJ) resources: Initiatives to Reduce Demand for Prostitution and Sex Trafficking in the U.S. and National Overview of Prostitution and Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Efforts.

Also see Street Prostitution, an Office of Community Oriented Policing Services publication, for additional information.

See the How to Keep Your Personal Information Secure section of the Federal Trade Commission's Consumer Information website for information about how to protect yourself from potential identity theft.

For additional information and resources, visit the Identity Theft Special Feature section of our website.

To learn more about mortgage fraud, see the Fraud Awareness Special Feature and the Don't Be A Victim of Loan Fraud publication from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Additionally, data on the prevalence of mortgage fraud can be located on the Mortgage Fraud section of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) website.

Community policing focuses on crime and social disorder through the delivery of police services that includes aspects of traditional law enforcement, as well as prevention, problem-solving, community engagement, and partnerships. View Community Policing Defined, a resource from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) to learn more.