Category: CRJ302 Community & CJ

Misdemeanor Enforcement Trends in New York City, 2016–2022 | Brennan Center for Justice

When people think of the American criminal justice system, they think of prisons, lengthy sentences, and parole hearings. They also think of serious offenses such as murder, aggravated assault, and rape. But the majority of cases are less serious offenses, as defined in statute, including drug possession, shoplifting, gambling, public drunkenness, disorderly conduct, vandalism, speeding, simple assault, and driving with a suspended license.
— Read on www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/misdemeanor-enforcement-trends-new-york-city-2016-2022

Get a .PDF of the report HERE

Safety on Capitol Hill: DC Crime’s Impact on Congressional Operations and Visitors

This is a hearing of the Committee on House Administration Full Committee Hearing and can be accessed at HERE. The hearing had 3 witnesses testify: Mr. Thomas Manger Chief, United States Capitol Police, Mr. Gregg Pemberton Chairman, DC Police Union, and Mr. Raphael Mangual Nick Ohnell Fellow, The Manhattan Institute. Mr. Raphael Mangual’s testimony starts at the 24:55 minute mark. If you never hear or read of Mr. Raphael Mangual’s work it is a must listen to. Mr. Raphael Mangual witness statement can be access HERE.

See the video of the hearing HERE until it is posted on Congress’ website.

REPORT: Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland – Community Safety and Local Policing Inspection

Community Safety and Local Policing Arrangements in Northern Ireland

We all want and deserve to live in communities where we feel safe and are safe.  Making sure that happens involves a lot of organisations and their leaders working together well.

Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland’s (CJI’s) latest inspection report examined the community safety strategy in Northern Ireland and partnership working.  It considered the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s (PSNI’s) performance against the eight Hallmarks of Neighbourhood Policing, focusing on Hallmark 2: Engaging Neighbourhoods. Inspectors also conducted a Follow-Up Review of CJI’s 2019 Policing and Community Safety Partnerships (PCSPs) Inspection report as part of the inspection.
— Read on www.cjini.org/TheInspections/Inspection-Reports/2024/Jan-Mar/Community-Safety-and-Local-Policing-Inspection

Get a .PDF of the report HERE

Assessing Progress in Reducing Racial Disparities in New York City Law Enforcement, 2013-2022 – Data Collaborative for Justice

Assessing Progress in Reducing Racial Disparities in New York City Law Enforcement, 2013-2022 – Data Collaborative for Justice
— Read on datacollaborativeforjustice.org/work/racial-justice/assessing-progress-in-reducing-racial-disparities-in-new-york-city-law-enforcement-2013-2022/

Get a .PDF copy of the report HERE