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Diversity, racial, and ethnic disparities and fairness in the U.S. justice system are complex issues that present challenges to police chiefs, line officers, public safety leaders, policy makers, stak...
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When most retired cops see a young police officer, several thoughts roll through their mind. First, they say a quick prayer for the officer’s safety. Second, they reminisce about their rookie days a...
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In order to effectively and consistently reduce crime within any given community, a culture of intolerance of crime must be created among community members. While there are multiple components necessa...
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Effective school resource officer (SRO) programs recognize and utilize the special training and expertise law enforcement officers possess that is well suited to effectively protect and serve the scho...
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Forty-three years ago, Albert Reiss Jr., in his now classic book The Police and the Public, commented on the lack of official documentation on most police officer–citizen contacts. He suggested that...
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Radicalization to violence, wherever it occurs, is an emotionally charged issue. That means that any conversation about radicalization to violence is bound to be difficult, especially when initiated b...
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The Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) program, funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, and managed by the International Association of Chi...
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A new idea is catching across the United States: crime and violence spread like viruses do, and a person’s overall health is deeply intertwined with a person’s safety. Living in a violent neighbor...
