All about Policing with a sprinkle of Criminal Justice – written by a Secret Contrarian
Troopers were 2 to 3 times more likely to search black and Hispanic drivers. Officials are unsure if anything was done to address the problem.
— Read on www.inquirer.com/news/pennsylvania/spl/pennsylvania-state-police-racial-bias-traffic-stops-vehicle-searches-20200123.html
Links to the reports can be found HERE
See the link below to the report on the Madison PD policy and procedure review.
A news reporter reviews his experience using a local agency’s firearms simulator in this article. He learned that use-of-force situations can be unpredictable and fast-changing, but he also felt that the simulation operator frequently chose worst-case branching options. The result can be “negative training” — officers try deescalation but end up getting shot, learning that…
— Read on gcordner.wordpress.com/2020/01/21/pros-and-cons-of-firearms-simulators/
In a recent post about Dallas Police Chief and Lake Highlands resident Reneé Hall, a Facebook reader commented that her leadership position was an example of the “glass cliff.”
— Read on lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2020/01/renee-hall-glass-cliff/
Baltimore’s state’s attorney, Marilyn Mosby, took aim at the city’s police union Saturday after union officials condemned a violent attack Friday night against a city police officer.Mosby accused the police union of “fanning the very flames they then call on me to put out,” saying union official …
— Read on foxwilmington.com/headlines/baltimore-states-attorney-blasts-police-unions-political-rhetoric-after-video-shows-mob-attacking-officer/
Many police pursuits across the nation end tragically and disproportionately affect black people. Chases often start with a traffic violation.
— Read on www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2020/01/02/deadly-police-chases-kill-dozens-nj-catch-few-fleeing-crooks/2777140001/
Understanding and Responding to Crime and Disorder Hot Spots | Bureau of Justice Assistance
— Read on bja.ojp.gov/library/publications/understanding-and-responding-crime-and-disorder-hot-spots
The scourge of police violence targeting Black women
— Read on newrepublic.com/article/156011/naming-threat
I wonder how long this will last? Is this the best policy for the police and community? Is there ever a situation where police should engage in a pursuit?
Officers with the Atlanta (GA) Police Department will not be allowed to engage in a vehicle pursuit after Chief Erika Shields sent a letter to her personnel stating that the agency is implementing a no pursuit policy effective immediately.
— Read on www.policemag.com/537222/atlanta-police-implements-no-pursuit-policy-effective-immediately
As the MTA seeks more control over policing its system, it can make civil enforcement more efficient and consistent.
— Read on nypost.com/2019/12/01/a-better-way-to-fight-new-yorks-fare-beating-problem/
All about Policing with a sprinkle of Criminal Justice - written by a Secret Contrarian
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