New public data is helping to shed light on California’s current process for addressing reports of police misconduct. We take a look at what this process has yielded since its implementation two years ago.
— Read on www.ppic.org/blog/how-is-california-handling-allegations-of-police-misconduct/
Tag: Policy
Current State, Promising Practices, Needs Assessment, Recommendations
Neighborhood Disorder – MOST Policy Initiative
Neighborhood disorder includes physical and social disruptions.
Disorder, also referred to as incivility, can refer to a variety of norm violating behaviors and conditions (Skogan 2015). Disorder is often categorized as physical disorder or social disorder. Social disorder refers to potentially threatening behavior from strangers while physical disorder refers to the deterioration of the urban landscape (Sampson and Raudenbush 1999).Physical disorder in neighborhoods includes (Ndjilia et al 2019):
Broken windows
Trash
Empty bottles
Deteriorated, vacant, or run-down buildings
Graffiti or vandalism
Discarded needles or drug paraphernalia
In contrast, social disorder in neighborhoods includes:Crime
Public alcohol use
Drug use or trafficking
Unwillingness to help neighbors
Prostitution
Absence of interpersonal relationships
— Read on mostpolicyinitiative.org/science-note/neighborhood-disorder/
As Trump Abandons Police Reforms, Some Local Officials Vow to Press On | The Marshall Project
The Department of Justice said it’s pulling back from policing changes. Will cities and states have the tools to enforce them?
— Read on www.themarshallproject.org/2025/05/24/trump-police-new-york-minneapolis
Austin Police Department- Chief’s 100 day plan
It’s always an admirable endeavor for police chief come out with a plan and vision for the police department. I hope Austin Police Department is successful with its implementation. You can access the plan through the link below.
www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Police/Chief Davis/APD-100-Day-Plan-Results.pdf
Highway Closures & Police Perspective on Riots & Lawlessness
The testimony of the Minneapolis Officers on the riots and lawlessness begins at the 1 hour 18 minute mark.
In the continuing investigation of the rioting and lawlessness following the death of George Floyd, the oversight committee reviews the highway protests and closures and hears from Minneapolis Police and Peace Officers Association.
2024 Police Violence Report
Comprehensive review of killings by police in 2024.
— Read on policeviolencereport.org/
New York City Health Justice Network Recidivism Evaluation Study
Five Years After George Floyd: Lessons For Future Movements
The question now is not whether George Floyd’s death changed anything—it did. The question is: Who has the power to shape what comes next?
— Read on newsone.com/6174511/five-years-after-george-floyd-lessons-for-future-movements/
POLICY PLATFORMS – M4BL
Black life and dignity require Black political will and power. Despite constant exploitation and perpetual oppression, Black people have bravely and brilliantly been a driving force pushing toward collective liberation. In recent years, we have taken to the streets, launched massive campaigns, and impacted elections, but our elected leaders have failed to address the legitimate demands of our Movement. We can no longer wait.
In response to the sustained and increasingly visible violence against Black communities in the U.S. and globally, a collective of more than 50 organizations representing thousands of Black people from across the country came together in 2015 with renewed energy and purpose to articulate a common vision and agenda. We are a collective that centers, and is led by and rooted in, Black communities. And we recognize our shared struggle with all oppressed people: collective liberation will be a product of all of our work.
— Read on m4bl.org/policy-platforms/
