In current times, officer-civilian interactions face unprecedented scrutiny, particularly incidents that result in the use of firearms by either or both parties. Firearms are one of the tools ...
Law enforcement leaders address pressing issues, threats, and challenges that can impact their departments or communities daily. Sometimes though, the answers they need are not always clear. When lead...
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, over half of all violent crimes in the United States go unreported.1 This means that, often, the only way for law enforcement agencies to improve public sa...
In the face of the overwhelming violence both perpetuated by and affecting the young men trapped in the world of gang conflict, it is all too easy to overlook the young women who are also stranded in ...
Law enforcement professionals worldwide are facing unprecedented challenges and threats in the field, including more frequent active shooter incidents.1 Police are expected to arrive at emergencies wi...
In early 2017, Louisiana authorities reported an arrest in a 2009 cold case homicide, based on a facial profile generated through DNA analysis. While DNA was recovered at the scene of the crime, it di...
In recent years, procedural justice has been heralded as a critical strategy for building trust and legitimacy in communities and within law enforcement organizations. Procedural justice speaks to the...