A decade after the U.S. Department of Justice found Albuquerque police engaged in a “pattern or practice” of using excessive force — as high-profile police shootings mounted — the government
— Read on www.abqjournal.com/news/article_a70f7874-02e7-40bd-9e13-2eebaf2a0c24.html
Tag: Policy
Newsom to cities: Make certain homeless encampments illegal – CalMatters
In his latest push to crack down on encampments, Gov. Gavin Newsom wants cities to make homeless Californians move every three days.
— Read on calmatters.org/housing/homelessness/2025/05/newsom-encampment-sweep-ordinance/
Turning Death into a Commodity – Ed Vogel – Inquest
ShotSpotter has leveraged gun violence into a multimillion-dollar business that promises safety but delivers only increased policing and drain on the public’s resources.
— Read on inquest.org/turning-death-into-a-commodity/
Spotlight on Criminal Justice: Supporting Law Enforcement and Safer Communities – May – R Street Institute
Make sure to checkout the links in this article. Excellent resources.
Spotlight on Criminal Justice: Supporting Law Enforcement and Safer Communities – May – R Street Institute
— Read on www.rstreet.org/commentary/spotlight-on-criminal-justice-supporting-law-enforcement-and-safer-communities-may/
The Rising Cost of Ignoring Juvenile Justice Reform | Opinion – Newsweek
When encounters between police and youth go wrong, we all pay the price.
— Read on www.newsweek.com/rising-cost-ignoring-juvenile-justice-reform-opinion-2069232
BCSP OWHR 0003: Birmingham City Council, incident of June 2023 – GOV.UK
Interesting UK version of a homicide review. Might be a useful training tool.
Offensive weapons homicide review conducted by West Midlands Police, Birmingham City Council and NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board.
— Read on www.gov.uk/government/publications/bcsp-owhr-0003-birmingham-city-council-incident-of-june-2023
California sheriff slams student lawsuit against police who shut down protests | Fox News
Sheriff Chad Bianco provides excellent reasoning on why it is important for police intervention during campus takeovers. Sheriff Bianco make the point why it’s important for police to intervene early.
UCLA students and Los Angeles community members have filed a lawsuit against local police, alleging they ‘attacked’ campus protesters in May 2024. A police union is firing back.
— Read on www.foxnews.com/us/california-sheriff-slams-meritless-ucla-student-lawsuit-against-police-who-dismantled-anti-israel-encampment.amp
How an Innovative LAPD Program Could Bring Real Reform to Policing
The LAPD’s Community Safety Partnership bureau has brought change to the housing complexes of Watts. So why are some in the department fighting it?
— Read on www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/lapd-reform-watts-gang-cops-violence-1235334421/
Operationalizing Community Policing Within the Chicago Police Department: A Summary of Current and Promising National Practices
DOJ attorneys withdraw from Louisville consent decree amid shakeup
Those removed include Paul Killebrew, who was the deputy chief of the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division.
— Read on www.courier-journal.com/story/news/2025/05/06/doj-attorneys-withdraw-louisville-consent-decree-federal-shakeup/83457670007/
Future of Policing 