The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) is the office of the U.S. Department of Justice that "advances the practice of community policing in America's state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies." COPS was created in 1994, and since then it has worked to provide technical and practical assistance to thousands of law enforcement partners across the country. First-time visitors should stop by the "About" section to learn a bit more about their work and to view practical documents like "Burglary at Single-Family House Construction Sites" and "2011 Electronic Control Weapons Guidelines". Scholars and policy folks shouldn't miss the "Resources" area. Here curious visitors will find the COPS Media Center and the archives of the "Geography & Public Safety" newsletter, which focuses on how GIS is being used to assist law enforcement activities.