As a leading anti-hate organization, ADL works closely with federal, state and local law enforcement to assist them in protecting communities from extremism and hate. This work is rooted in ADL’s mission “to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment to all.”
Our eighty years of working with law enforcement give us unrivalled experience in equipping agencies and officers with resources and professional development to help them prevent and respond to hate crimes and antisemitic incidents, identify emerging threats, disrupt extremist violence and protect the people and communities they serve.
ADL is:
- The leading organization in the fight against antisemitism and all forms of hate.
- The nation’s foremost nongovernmental authority on extremism. The ADL Center on Extremism leverages cutting-edge tools and decades of expertise to provide essential data, analysis and resources on extremism, antisemitism and hate to policymakers, industry leaders, law enforcement and the public.
- A pioneer in the fight against hate crimes, having drafted the nation’s first model hate crime legislation. Today, 46 states and the District of Columbia have laws based on or similar to our model.
ADL provides:
- Expertise in combatting extremism and responding to hate crimes.
- Information on extremist groups, movements and individuals, to help law enforcement identify and disrupt emerging threats.
- Cutting edge professional development programs for federal, state and local law enforcement officials of all levels, tailored to the needs of each agency and all ranks, addressing critical issues for law enforcement.
Professional Development Opportunities for Law Enforcement
Renowned for the quality of its professional development programs and the skill of its trainers, ADL provides law enforcement with interactive workshops and informational briefings to increase their understanding of hate crimes, extremism and domestic terrorism; strengthen their ability to respond to hate-motivated threats and violence; and build trust with diverse communities.
Interactive Workshops
Our interactive workshops are designed to strengthen specific competencies. Workshops range from 90 minutes to a full day and are typically provided free of charge.
Combating Antisemitism: A Training for Law Enforcement
Combating Antisemitism integrates expertise from across ADL into a single, panoramic view of antisemitism that provides law enforcement with a clear understanding of its complex nature and the growing threat it poses. The training examines antisemitism’s different forms and unique features, its role in extremist violence, the rising number of hate crimes and incidents targeting Jews, increase in antisemitic attitudes, growing intensity of antisemitic rhetoric, and Jewish concerns about safety and security. Combating Antisemitism concludes with concrete recommendations on how law enforcement can respond to antisemitism and provides a wealth of ADL resources on the topics covered in the training.
Introduction to Hate Crimes
Developed by the leading organization in the fight against hate crimes and based on more than more than thirty years’ experience in conducting hate crime training for law enforcement, this interactive, discussion and scenario-based workshop provides officers with tools and practices to increase their ability to prevent and respond to crimes motivated by bias. Participants learn to identify key elements of hate crimes and hate incidents, strengthen their understanding of the legal framework (customized to the specific jurisdiction), sharpen skills related to investigation and documentation of bias-motivated crimes and deepen their appreciation for the importance of preventing and addressing hate crimes.
Violent Extremism 101
Created by the nation’s most respected private authority on extremism, Violent Extremism 101 is an interactive, discussion and scenario-based workshop designed to increase officers’ understanding of the key terms and concepts related to violent extremism and identify vital indicators of progression from extremist ideology towards motivation to commit violent extremist acts.
Law Enforcement and Society (LEAS)
More than 180,000 law enforcement personnel have participated in this nationally acclaimed program, run in partnership with the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Law Enforcement and Society participants examine the history of the Holocaust, the role of police under the Nazis, and the implications of the Holocaust for law enforcement today focusing on their relationship to the people they serve and the core values of the profession. Available as a full day, in-person session at the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC, or as a three-and-a-half-hour virtual workshop, LEAS is an interactive, discussion-based program appropriate for all levels of law enforcement.
Informational Briefings on Extremism & Terrorism
Leading experts from the ADL Center on Extremism present our informational briefings. Briefings are typically between one and two hours in length. Topics include:
- Understanding the Extremist Landscape in America
- Antisemitism in America
- Extremism, Antisemitism, and Hate Online
- Extreme Anti-Zionism on the American College Campus Post-October 7th
- Anti-Zionism in America Post-October 7th
- Burning Down the House: Anti-Government Extremism
- Murder and Extremism in the United States
- Lies, Conspiracy Theories, and the Hate They Spread
- Where Do They Get the Money? How Extremism is Financed
- A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words: Extremist Symbology and Imagery
- Breaking Down White Supremacy
- The Black Hebrew Israelite Movement
- Violent Misogyny, Its Key Players, and How They Communicate
- Taking Pride in Hate: Anti-LGBTQ+ Extremism Today
- Inside the Center on Extremism
Resources
Center on Extremism
The latest information from our Center on Extremism, including backgrounders and reports, on extremist trends, ideologies and groups across the ideological spectrum.
H.E.A.T. Map™
A first-of-its-kind interactive map detailing incidents of hate, extremism, antisemitism and terrorism across the U.S.
Investigating Digital Abuse Toolkit for Law Enforcement
A toolkit on the most salient and common issues that law enforcement may face while responding to incidents of digital abuse, as well as best practices on how to address them.
Center for Technology & Society
A research-driven advocacy center that works to end the proliferation of antisemitism and all forms of hate and harassment online.
Audit of Antisemitic Incidents
Our annual audit of incidents of antisemitic harassment, vandalism and assault in the U.S.
Hate on Display™ Hate Symbols Database
Provides an overview of many of the symbols most frequently used by hate groups and movements.
Not On My Campus
Resources for addressing antisemitism on college and university campuses.
Regional Support
A network of ADL Regional Offices, on the ground, ready to provide local assistance and support.
Partnerships
In addition to partnering with federal, state and local agencies across the country, ADL partners with major national law enforcement associations and organizations that advance the policing profession. We regularly dialogue about the emerging trends that ADL is tracking and share ADL’s latest resources to combat extremism and hate. These strong and unique relationships and communication maximize our ability to protect vulnerable communities.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact LEResources@adl.org. To request to receive ADL information and communications for law enforcement, including notifications about upcoming webinar briefings, law enforcement may complete this form.