The NYPD says its deployment zones are driving sharp crime declines. A closer look at the numbers raises harder questions about what’s actually behind the drop.
— Read on www.vitalcitynyc.org/nypd-zone-strategy-crime-drop-analysis/
Category: CRJ101 Intro CJ
Why Are Crime Victims the Only People We Force to Trust the State? | Cato at Liberty Blog
Last week, I blogged in support of reviving private criminal prosecutions. The state’s monopoly on bringing criminal charges arose late historically and prosecutors have often failed to show victims the responsiveness they deserve. My piece quickly met with pushback, especially from libertarians concerned about expanding the criminal legal system’s overreach and coercion using the guise of victims’ rights. I write again to offer a clarification, a qualification, and a challenge.
— Read on www.cato.org/blog/victims-rights-private-prosecutors-responding-critics
Force Multipliers – Peter Mancina – Inquest
ICE could never have created a large-scale deportation machine if it hadn’t enjoyed the voluntary assistance of local law enforcement.
— Read on inquest.org/force-multipliers/
New York City’s Other Violent Crime Problem
New York’s leaders have been rightly celebrating the city’s major reductions in murder and gun violence. But the city still struggles with a different violent crime problem: record-high assault rates. The causes are difficult to parse from the data alone, but the trend bodes poorly for long-term safety and stability. Start with the good news. […]
— Read on www.city-journal.org/article/new-york-citys-other-violent-crime-problem
Illinois SAFE-T Act Policing Implementation – The Center for Effective Public Policy
Advancing statewide implementation of Illinois’s SAFE-T Act policing provisions to promote accountability, transparency, and community trust
— Read on cepp.com/project/illinois-safe-t-act-policing-implementation/
Lighting and Crime in Vital City | Rubber Meets Road
In the link below, there are several articles that discuss the relationship between lighting and crime. This isn’t anything new. Situational Crime Prevention and CPTED have supported lighting as a crime prevention method. Check out the different maps as part of the link.
Running cities on evidence: street lighting
— Read on www.vitalcitynyc.org/rubber-meets-road/
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE ACADEMY ASSESSMENT
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Massachusetts State Police Academy (SPA) plays a critical role in preparing sworn personnel to meet the Commonwealth’s public safety needs while upholding constitutional policing, professionalism, and public trust. In response to concerns regarding trainee attrition, injuries, training culture, and alignment with modern law enforcement standards, the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), in partnership with multidisciplinary subject- matter experts, conducted a comprehensive operational and cultural assessment of the SPA.
Get a PDF of the report HERE
Akron police use-of-force review reporting has major flaws | Opinion
Akron doesn’t have a police use-of-force problem — it has a progressive politics problem, writes Kevin R. Davis.
— Read on www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2026/05/20/akron-police-use-of-force-review-reporting-major-flaws-opinion/90163679007/
Exclusive | SF DA Brooke Jenkins warns of ‘devastating’ court ruling
The California Supreme Court decision will lead to dozens of reckless offenders being released, according to the San Francisco District Attorney.
— Read on nypost.com/2026/05/17/us-news/sf-da-brooke-jenkins-warns-of-devastating-court-ruling/
Can’t ‘Beat’ This: Thousands of Cops Will Be Out Of Cars And On Foot Patrol This Summer – Streetsblog New York City
The NYPD will double the number of officers on foot posts this summer — evidence that the NYPD is starting to see the benefit of cops on the beat and not just driving around.
— Read on nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/14/cant-beat-this-thousands-of-cops-will-be-out-of-cars-and-on-foot-patrol-this-summer
Future of Policing 