A Message to Law Enforcement

We deeply appreciate all the work you do to make our communities safer. The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, Law Enforcement Relations (LER) department has been working with law enforcement agencies across America on gun violence prevention programs since 1983. You may know us as the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence. The LER staff is available to work with you to promote safe and responsible storage of firearms in your community. This website includes several resources for law enforcement to use in reducing gun violence. All of these resources are provided to law enforcement without charge.

Every year in America more than 30,000 individuals die as a result of gun violence. Additionally, each day in America as many as 10 children die as a result of firearm related accidents, assaults and suicides, many of which are preventable. One common characteristic in almost all gun related deaths of children is the immediate accessibility of guns.

LER works with law enforcement by providing gun violence prevention and safety education materials to help educate the community about responsible gun ownership. These proactive measures can help to reduce gun related injuries and deaths in your community.

On this site you will learn about some of the programs offered by LER. These programs include: Handgun Safety Guidelines (HSG), Guide to Conducting Child Safety Lock Giveaway programs and a Guide for Gun Buy-back/Exchange programs.

We have valued our relationship with law enforcement over the years and look forward to working with you to build a safer America.

Sincerely, Sarah Brady