On May 17, the U.S. Department of Justice released standards for the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), designed to detect, prevent, and respond to sexual abuse in confinement settings. There are specific standards for any local law enforcement agency operating a lockup. The standards take effect August 20, 2013. The release of the PREA standards … Continue reading IACP News: Prison Rape Elimination Act Standards Released: What Local Law Enforcement Needs to Know