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As discussions regarding police reform continue on the federal, state, and local levels, one recurring topic is qualified immunity. I have responded to countless media requests on the issue and recent...
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With communities across the world calling for dramatic change in policing, agencies may wonder how to proceed. One necessary response is a true embrace of community policing, and agencies can benefit ...
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Prior to the creation of organized law enforcement agencies in North America, community members were tasked with the responsibility of informally dealing with crime-related issues. Lands were settled ...
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One hundred percent of the law enforcement agencies in Tennessee that participate in the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program contribute through the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS). ...
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On January 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of Justice published the Investigation of the Chicago Police Department.1 The report focused heavily on the need for the Chicago, Illinois, Police Department...
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In August 2014, law enforcement officers and the public took notice when protestors in Ferguson, Missouri, erupted with outrage after the death of Michael Brown following an encounter with the police....
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Improved Outcomes in Racially Charged Police Encounters: Making the Case for Decision-Based Training
Procedural justice is a concept that touches on virtually all aspects of public policy. It speaks to the fundamental fairness of civil processes irrespective of race, color, creed, ethnicity, sex, nat...
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Police departments worldwide are facing the challenge of building community trust in an environment of controversial shootings and political polarization. In particular, some community members believe...
