Status of Policing in India Report 2025 shows that state police have higher propensity to resort to extra-judicial methods than most surveyed states
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Recommended Readings | Situational Crime Prevention | ASU Center for Problem-Oriented Policing
Scroll down to the bottom for 6 very interesting articles. The articles are accessible by the link below. The magazine is members only.
The SCRAP Test: Identifying Common Fallacies About Effective Crime Prevention
— Read on popcenter.asu.edu/content/recommended-readings-situational-crime-prevention
Louisville resolution acknowledges the harm LMPD has caused | Opinion
Where were the Politicians when this was happening? The politicians oversee the police department.
Louisville Metro Council passed a resolution acknowledging the wrongs committed by LMPD and endorsing police reform. It’s a significant turning point.
— Read on www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/contributors/2025/07/04/lmpd-louisville-resolution-metro-council-police-reform/84434222007/
Chicago Tonight | Debate Over the Growing Cost of Police Misconduct Lawsuits | Season 2025 | PBS
Debate Over the Growing Cost of Police Misconduct Lawsuits
— Read on www.pbs.org/video/debate-over-the-growing-cost-of-police-misconduct-lawsuits-vltliy/
The Past, Present, and Future of Police Body Cameras – R Street Institute
Executive Summary
Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the criminal justice system. Law enforcement agencies are using it to predict crime, expedite response, and streamline routine tasks. One of the most promising applications can be found in body camera programs, where AI is transforming unmanageable archives of footage into active sources of insight.
AI can now analyze hundreds of hours of video in seconds. Early pilot programs suggest that these video-reviewing tools, when guided by human oversight, can uncover critical evidence that might otherwise be overlooked, reduce pretrial bottlenecks, and identify potential instances of officer misconduct. But these benefits come with risks. Absent clear guardrails, the same technologies could drift toward government overreach, blurring the line between public safety and state surveillance.
— Read on www.rstreet.org/research/the-past-present-and-future-of-police-body-cameras/
Looking at “Ferguson” by Washington University Journal of Law and Policy
Below are links to 2 issues from the Washington University Journal of Law and Policy.
Both issues focus on the Michael Brown death involving P/O Darren Wilson in Ferguson Missouri. Volume 49, Issue 1, 2015 are articles immediately after the Brown/Wilson event. Volume 78, Issue 1, 2025 is a 10 year follow-up to the Ferguson incident.
Volume 49 • Issue 1 • 2015
Notable Articles:
Volume 78 • Issue 1 • 2025 • Ten Years and Ten Miles: Reflecting on “Ferguson”
Notable Articles:
Police Use of Force Policies Across America – Stanford Center for Racial Justice – Stanford Law School
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Five years after George Floyd’s killing sparked unprecedented demands for police reform, questions persist about the changes that have—and haven’t—been made to American policing. Many Americans may be surprised to learn that policing rules vary significantly across jurisdictions, with stark differences in how officers are permitted to use force. One city may require officers to try de-escalating a traffic stop before using any force, while another city may permit officers to immediately draw their weapons without attempting alternatives.
— Read on law.stanford.edu/2025/06/25/police-use-of-force-policies-across-america/
Chicago Cop Who Inadvertently Shot and Killed Partner Has Lengthy Disciplinary Record over Short Career – Illinois Answers
Officer Carlos A. Baker has had more than a dozen complaints against him, records show. He has faced three suspensions and two reprimands.
— Read on illinoisanswers.org/2025/06/27/chicago-cop-inadvertently-killed-partner-has-lengthy-disciplinary-record/
Improving Policing and Public Safety | New York State Attorney General
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— Read on ag.ny.gov/improving-policing-and-public-safety
Province Commits to Public Safety Improvements Following Policing Review | Government of Nova Scotia News Releases
The Province released the findings of the comprehensive policing review today, June 25.
The government will introduce six foundational changes and expand the role of the provincial police to improve public safety.
“Today marks a pivotal moment for the future of policing in Nova Scotia,” said Attorney General and Justice Minister Becky Druhan. “We accept the recommendations that Deloitte Canada has brought forward and we are taking action to ensure every Nova Scotian – regardless of where they live – has access to high-quality, modern policing services.”
— Read on news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/06/25/province-commits-public-safety-improvements-following-policing-review
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