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Why ACJC Matters
Overview

At the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission, we believe in fostering a safer Arizona by enhancing the coordination, cohesiveness, and effectiveness of the state’s criminal justice system. Our purpose is to serve as the central hub for criminal justice information, funding, and relationships, enabling us to identify challenges, implement solutions, and create safer communities for all Arizonans.

 

Ensuring Public Safety, Criminal Justice Reform & Data Transparency

Grant Administration & Funding Distribution

 

Manages over $20 million in federal and state grants annually

  • • Edward Byrne JAG: Supports multi-agency law enforcement task forces.
  • • Victims Assistance & Compensation: Provides financial & emotional support. (Legislatively mandated)
  • • AZSCIP: Reduces gun violence & enhances public safety.
  • • Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT): Funds rehabilitation programs.
  • • Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Grant: Reduces forensic crime backlogs.

Compliance & Efficiency:

  • • Operates a custom-built Grants Management System.
  • • Provides training & technical assistance to grantees. (Federally mandated)
  • • Conducts financial audits ensuring compliance. (Federally mandated)
 

Criminal Justice Data Analytics & Research

Maintains Arizona’s Statistical Analysis Center (SAC) for crime data analysis. (Legislatively mandated)

Key Reports:

  • • Arizona Gang Threat Assessment
  • • Arizona Youth Survey – Tracks substance use & exposure to violence.
  • • Deaths in Custody Report (Federally mandated)
  • • Use of Force Analysis (Legislatively mandated)

Data Transparency Initiatives:

  • • Maintains the Death in Custody Reporting Act Database.
  • • Hosts interactive dashboards with crime data.
  • • Manages the Cold Case Clearinghouse web page.
 

Criminal Justice System Improvements & Public Safety Coordination

Enhancing Officer & Public Safety:

  • • AZPOINT – Digital Protective Order System.
  • • Crime Victim Notification System (CVNS) – Automated victim updates.
  • • Pre-Trial Conditions of Release System – Improves transparency.
  • • E-Warrants – Creates digital workflows for warrants.
 

Drug, Gang & Violent Crime Control

Fighting Organized Crime:

  • • Multi-jurisdictional Drug & Gang Task Forces.
  • • Project Safe Neighborhoods – Anti-violence & gang prevention.
  • • Arizona Crisis Intervention Advisory Board – Reduces gun violence. (Federally mandated)
  • • Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) – Supports rehabilitation.
 

Victim Services & Crime Victim Compensation

Supporting Crime Victims Across Arizona:

  • • Arizona Crime Victim Compensation Program.
  • • Victim Service Funding – Fair allocation across 15 counties.
  • • Crime Victim Claim Review Board – Handles appeals.
 

Public Transparency & Outreach

Keeping Arizona Informed:

  • • Publishes annual crime & justice reports.
  • • Provides legislative briefings & data analysis.
  • • Maintains an online platform for public access to crime data.
 

Fiscal Oversight & Compliance

Ensuring Responsible Public Funding:

  • • Prevents fraud, waste & abuse in state/federal grants. (Federally mandated)
  • • Monitors RICO Fund Expenditures. (Legislatively mandated)
  • • Criminal Justice Enhancement Fund (CJEF) Annual Reports.
 

Why ACJC Matters

Without ACJC, Arizona Risks Losing:

  • • Key Public Safety & Law Enforcement Funding
  • • Evidence-Based Crime Prevention & Policy Efforts
  • • Statewide Coordination in Justice & Victim Services