Author: scott prell

Why Fatal Police Shootings Aren’t Declining: Some Uncomfortable Facts | RealClearInvestigations

By James Varney & Abigail Degnan, RealClearInvestigationsApril 18, 2024
When Dexter Reed died in a shootout with Chicago police on March 21, the incident was quickly grafted onto a narrative that
— Read on www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2024/04/18/why_fatal_police_shootings_arent_declining_some_uncomfortable_facts_1025760.html

Why Did Gun Violence in Buffalo Decline Dramatically in 2023?

Community leaders say it’s not attributable to a single initiative, but rather a tapestry of collaborative, mostly grassroots efforts — including the Peacemakers program.
— Read on www.thetrace.org/2024/04/buffalo-homicide-rate-data-peacemakers/

Hear is another story about the beginning of Buffalo’s fight against crime and violence see more HERE

Police Reform | San Francisco Police Department

The San Francisco Police Department is in the midst of a transformational endeavor that reflects our commitment to the principle of safety with respect and aspires to make SFPD a national model of 21st century policing. Initially launched in 2016 as the Collaborative Reform Initiative (or CRI), SFPD’s quest for continual improvement has grown to include Mayor London Breed’s ambitious Police Reform Roadmap and our department’s Racial Equity and Inclusion Action Plan.
— Read on www.sanfranciscopolice.org/your-sfpd/police-reform

Get a copy of the 432 page report HERE

Addressing Racism in Policing | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

Overview
EU countries should ensure that their police forces comply with anti-racism provisions in EU and international law. Member States should collect data on racist incidents. They should enable whistleblowers to report misconduct without negative consequences and ensure independent oversight. Police forces should be more diverse to represent the communities they serve. They should receive more guidance to prevent racism in their work. Through this report, FRA supports EU countries to make a decisive effort in tackling racism in policing.
— Read on fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2024/addressing-racism-policing

“It’s Not as Bad as People Think the Place Is” | Manhattan Institute

The Potential for Informal Social Control at Crime Hot Spots

Executive Summary

Criminologists have long known that crime is highly concentrated—in most cities, approximately 50% of crime happens on only 5% of streets. As a result, many cities have effectively reduced crime by concentrating police resources in extremely high-crime “hot-spots.”

— Read on manhattan.institute/article/potential-for-informal-social-control-at-crime-hot-spots

Get the .PDF HERE