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Preventing crime, securing public safety in fair and lawful ways, and building public confidence and trust in the police, should be core missions of law enforcement in democratic societies. To achiev...
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Recent research has shown that traditional policing strategies from the 20th century, such as rapid response, random patrols, and reactive policing, have been widely ineffective. In response to incre...
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In 2011, the City of Stockton, California, found itself in an unenviable position. Despite the diligent efforts of the short-staffed but dedicated department, it was ranked the second most violent cit...
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The following tweet is posted on open source media:
@Johndoe-5150 - I've loaded my AR-15. On my way to @cardshark's house to retrieve my bitcoin winnings. I will kill you and anyone else who gets i...
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The use of force by U.S. law enforcement officers during encounters with citizens is one of the most important moments in constitutional policing. Many clear examples of when response to resistance (o...
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A research study surveyed more than 400 city residents on their impressions of various criminal justice agencies and the service they provided. Tucked into the list of questions were a few about the r...
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Whether individuals work in urban, suburban, or rural communities, law enforcement officers invariably encounter the impact of drug use and mental illness. These impacts range from disruptive behavior...
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Tremendous changes within the field of law enforcement have taken place over the last several years. When the U.S. Department of Justice released the Final Report of the President’s Task Force on 21...


