Tag: Police Operations

Addressing Racism in Policing | European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights

Overview
EU countries should ensure that their police forces comply with anti-racism provisions in EU and international law. Member States should collect data on racist incidents. They should enable whistleblowers to report misconduct without negative consequences and ensure independent oversight. Police forces should be more diverse to represent the communities they serve. They should receive more guidance to prevent racism in their work. Through this report, FRA supports EU countries to make a decisive effort in tackling racism in policing.
— Read on fra.europa.eu/en/publication/2024/addressing-racism-policing

“It’s Not as Bad as People Think the Place Is” | Manhattan Institute

The Potential for Informal Social Control at Crime Hot Spots

Executive Summary

Criminologists have long known that crime is highly concentrated—in most cities, approximately 50% of crime happens on only 5% of streets. As a result, many cities have effectively reduced crime by concentrating police resources in extremely high-crime “hot-spots.”

— Read on manhattan.institute/article/potential-for-informal-social-control-at-crime-hot-spots

Get the .PDF 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.