Research has shown only that police can be sufficient, not that they are necessary.
— Read on theappeal.org/policing-studies/
St. Louis homicide rate breaks record amid COVID-19 | ksdk.com
Fewer car stop and people stops could be the cause for the rise of crime and homicide. Interesting!!!
So far in 2020, there have been around 68 homicides for every 100,000 city residents.
— Read on http://www.ksdk.com/mobile/article/news/investigations/st-louis-homicide-rate-breaks-record-amid-covid19/63-60aa0060-e4bf-42a3-a0b0-4c46043b1d78
Essay: Mission, meaning of today’s police chiefs of color is multifaceted
Reform of police departments includes discarding the obsolete police attitude and approach of warriors and adopt the model of guardians.
— Read on www.democratandchronicle.com/story/opinion/guest-column/2020/09/29/essay-mission-meaning-todays-police-chiefs-color-multifaceted/3571772001/
Police Reform Task Force
Police Reform Task Force
— Read on www.westchestergov.com/ad-hoc-advisory-boards/police-reform-task-force
Systemic Police Brutality and Its Costs in the United States | HRW
A .pdf version of the report is available at the website “Kettling” Protesters in the Bronx
Systemic Police Brutality and Its Costs in the United States
Summary
On the evening of June 4, 2020, about 300 people marched peacefully through Mott Haven, a low-income neighborhood in New York City’s South Bronx, to protest police violence and systemic racism. Less than an hour into the march, and about 10 minutes before an 8 p.m. curfew went into effect, the marchers encountered scores of police officers with riot gear, including helmets, shields, and batons.
— Read on www.hrw.org/report/2020/09/30/kettling-protesters-bronx/systemic-police-brutality-and-its-costs-united-states
Trump touts ‘law and order’ in debate. Are his crime tactics working?
This news article talks about “Operation Legend” and how crime is decreasing in Chicago.
“The people of this country want and demand law and order … and you won’t even say the phrase,” Trump taunted Biden.
— Read on amp.usatoday.com/amp/3570894001
Eyewitness Principled Policing
This is a discussion on many current “Hot Topic” concepts in policing. Professors Nix, Sierra-Arevalo, and Stoughton. These 3 Professors are the next generation Superstars in Criminal Justice.
Excellent discussion. I don’t know how long the discussion will be available. It is definitely worth a watch/listen.
Access the presentation HERE
Statistical fallacies and how to avoid them | Geckoboard
Discover common tricks that data can play on you, so you can avoid mistakes in data analysis. Our guide includes real-life examples and a printable poster. Get your guide
— Read on www.geckoboard.com/best-practice/statistical-fallacies/
Police Review Panel – Putnam County Online
Police Review Panel – Putnam County Online
— Read on www.putnamcountyny.com/policereviewpanel/
Calls for reform bring renewed focus to community policing, but does it work? | PBS NewsHour
Despite funding from the federal government and support among many police departments, community policing has become an amorphous concept that encompasses a myriad of tactics.
— Read on www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/calls-for-reform-bring-renewed-focus-to-community-policing-but-does-it-work
Future of Policing 