New York City is at the lowest crime rate since the 1950s.
— Read on www.foxbusiness.com/business-leaders/us-police-challenges-nypd
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Small crimes, big problems
“They are serving a Life Sentence one month at at a time”.
There are about 700 petty criminals in New York City who get convicted of six low-level crimes a year — one crime every other month. They are your chronic…
— Read on nypost.com/2009/12/20/small-crimes-big-problems/
Bodycam Advocates Now Claim Body Cameras Are A ‘Threat To Civil Rights’
A civil rights group released a study that says bodycams can alter the way a police officer writes a report.
— Read on defensemaven.io/bluelivesmatter/news/bodycam-advocates-now-claim-body-cameras-are-a-threat-to-civil-rights-RZI2tR4e9UaYyZdz6Ce3pA/
See the report HERE
Community policing in Chicago | Modern Policing
This article provides a nice review of the ups and downs of community policing in Chicago over the last two decades, including promising early results from renewed efforts now underway. With the police superintendent retiring, it will be interesting to see if a new leader follows the current path or a different one.
— Read on gcordner.wordpress.com/2019/11/23/community-policing-in-chicago/
MSU research examines how race, gender, and demographics impact crime and police decision-making | WKAR
Caroline Brooks talks with two faculty from MSU’s College of Social Science , whose areas of research seem to always be in the news and weigh heavily on
— Read on www.wkar.org/post/msu-research-examines-how-race-gender-and-demographics-impact-crime-and-police-decision-making
Joe Cesario
THE TRUTH BEHIND RACIAL DISPARITIES IN FATAL POLICE SHOOTINGS
https://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2019/the-truth-behind-racial-disparities-in-fatal-police-shootings/
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Detective Trapp podcast: Full series – Los Angeles Times
When a young woman’s body was found at a trash-sorting plant, Anaheim Police Department homicide Det. Julissa Trapp promises the victim’s mother she would find the killer.
— Read on www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-11-19/detective-julissa-trapp-podcast-series
Racial Bias Audit of the Charleston, South Carolina, Police Department | CNA
Nonprofit CNA provides in-depth research and solutions-oriented analyses to help decision makers understand issues, set policies, and manage operations.
— Read on www.cna.org/research/charleston
Mass Shooting Data & Research | The Violence Project
Explore the most comprehensive mass shooter database in the US. Get in touch to learn more about our Mass shooting data and research.
— Read on www.theviolenceproject.org/
Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley Unveils Plan to Overhaul ‘Fundamentally Flawed’ Criminal Legal System
Democratic Rep. Ayanna Pressley recently unveiled a sweeping plan to overhaul the United States criminal justice system. Named The People’s Justice
— Read on atlantablackstar.com/2019/11/20/massachusetts-rep-ayanna-pressley-unveils-plan-to-overhaul-fundamentally-flawed-criminal-legal-system/
See Rep. Ayanna Pressley website HERE
Get the resolution HERE
City of Chicago :: Chicago Police Board
The Chicago Police Board is an independent civilian body that oversees certain activities of the Chicago Police Department. The Board’s powers and responsibilities include deciding disciplinary matters involving police officers and nominating candidates for Superintendent of Police to the Mayor.
— Read on www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/cpb.html
