All about Policing with a sprinkle of Criminal Justice – written by a Secret Contrarian
Hamilton’s Arthur Levitt Public Affairs Center has released a comprehensive report titled “Youth Gun Violence in Utica, New York: Causes, Context, and Prev
— Read on www.hamilton.edu/news/story/levitt-center-report-youth-gun-violence-utica
See the Report HERE
Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman’s recent photo-op at a Walmart highlights the need for a nuanced approach to addressing crime in LA County, rather than a simplistic “law-and-order” approach that prioritizes corporate interests over public safety.
— Read on davisvanguard.org/2025/04/los-angeles-da-attorney-retail-theft/
A facility built for progress reflects ‘decades of neglect’ and the city’s deepest struggles, from mental illness to systemic dysfunction.
— Read on www.themarshallproject.org/2025/04/21/st-louis-justice-center-jail-reform
The real issue is how the parole board members follow their personal agendas.
A Post examination of the 16-member panel — whose salaries have skyrocketed 87% since 2019 and who have freed 43 cop killers in the past eight years — is almost as disturbing as many of its decisions.
— Read on nypost.com/2025/04/12/us-news/new-yorks-parole-board-stacked-with-lefty-cronies-earning-190k/
Organizers, journalists, students, and others involved in the uprising reflect on its impact and where things stand now.
— Read on truthout.org/articles/10-years-ago-baltimore-cops-killed-freddie-gray-heres-how-the-city-rose-up/
Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposal is marooned in budget negotiations.
— Read on www.city-journal.org/article/new-york-governor-kathy-hochul-discovery-reform-budget
Law enforcement has come out of a period of severe criticism with more support than ever. Departments still face many challenges though, most notably hiring enough officers.
— Read on www.governing.com/magazine/the-state-of-policing-five-years-after-george-floyd
But some states are still considering some proposals to reduce excessive sentencing or expand parole.
— Read on www.themarshallproject.org/2025/03/29/new-york-louisiana-crime-new-mexico
Repeated and deadly encounters between law enforcement officers and Black Americans have given way to mounting calls for police reform. Reformers have proposed reallocating funds from policing to communities and social services, rethinking police use of force policies, and improving measures for officer accountability. This literature review briefly describes the impetus for police reform, reviews proposed police reforms, and examines available research on the effectiveness of police reforms. Overall, research indicates police agencies should not only focus on reducing crime, but also protecting and fostering the relationship between the public and police.
— Read on icjia.illinois.gov/
Some Ithacans are frustrated with the pace of change of resolutions addressing police reform and racial inequality, four years after public safety was “reimagined” by Ithaca’s Common Council.
— Read on www.cornellsun.com/article/2025/03/gvifsvojhsdv
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