Links

We often get questions about many law enforcement related issues. Here are some of the links that we have found useful in resolving the public's need for additional specialized information that is not always at our fingertips.

 

Crime

Prevention

General Law Enforcement

Cops Online
The Police Officer's Internet Directory
Criminal Justice Degrees

National


Federal Bureau of Investigation
National Criminal Justice Information Center
The Doe Network dedicated to solving missing persons cases - identifying John/Jane Does

State





California Highway Conditions
California Office of Emergency Services (OES)
California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
California Peace Officers' Memorial

Local




Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office
Contra Costa County Information
Contra Costa Deputy Sheriff Association
Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
Richmond Police Department
San Francisco Bay Area Transit Information

Children

Megan's Law lists designated registered sex offenders in California
FBI Kids' Page
 
UNICEF Voices of Youth
Web Wise Kids
International Centre for the Prevention of Crime
National Crime Prevention Council

Drug Abuse
Resistance Information

CDHCS Alcohol and Drug Programs County Directory
The Partnership at DrugFree.org
Drug Alert

Social Service Providers

STAND! Against Domestic Violence formerly Battered Women's Alternatives
Contra Costa Crisis Center
Rubicon Programs 

Traffic




California Office of Traffic Safety
National Highway Transportation Administration 
California Highway Patrol
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
East Bay Smart Corridors Program

Disaster
Preparedness

WE Prepare 
Ready.gov 
 Access & 
Functional Needs
Accessible Emergency Information 
Emergency Plans for those with Disabilities 
Disability.gov 
Community Emergency Preparedness Information Network (CEPIN) Project 
Inclusive Preparedness Center

 

Animal
Preparedness

Contra Costa County Animal Services
Humane Society – Animal Readiness
Contra Costa Humane Society

Earthquake

Dare to Prepare Earthquake Readiness Program
U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program
California Office of Emergency Services Earthquake Program

Fire

US Fire Administration for Citizens
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District

Floods

FEMA – Are You Ready? Flooding 

Hazardous
Materials

Contra Costa CAER (Community Awareness & Emergency Response) 
Community Warning System

Pandemic
Influenza
(Pandemic Flu)

Contra Costa Health Services 
US Gov’t Pandemic Flu Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Recovery

The Red Guide to Recovery - A step-by-step guide to Disaster Recovery for Disaster Survivors

Terrorism

Biological and Chemical Terrorism Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response 

Training/
Volunteering

The Volunteer Center of the East Bay 
CaliforniaVolunteers
Contra Costa County CERT 
American Red Cross