Amnesty’s new report ‘Automated Racism’ reveals dangerous discrimination in police prediction tools Almost three-quarters of police forces attempt to predict crime by racially profiling communities across the UK
— Read on www.amnesty.org.uk/press-releases/uk-police-forces-supercharging-racism-crime-predicting-tech-new-report
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Documentary Uses Body Cam Footage to Examine Fatal 2018 Chicago Police Shooting | Chicago News | WTTW
The movie is about Harith Augustus, a 37-year-old barber who was shot and killed by police in South Shore in July 2018. The shooting sparked immediate public outcry and legal fights for full access to police body camera video.
— Read on news.wttw.com/2025/02/19/documentary-uses-body-cam-footage-examine-fatal-2018-chicago-police-shooting
See the documentary here
Dozens of recruits have died nationwide while training to become police officers – ABC News
At least 29 recruits have died during basic training at law enforcement academies nationwide in the last decade
— Read on abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/dying-serve-dozens-recruits-died-nationwide-training-become-118915372
Dallas PD – Racial Profiling Report 2023
Dallas PD – Limited Scope Review Internal Affairs Division
Why “Rehabilitating” Repeat Criminal Offenders Often Fails | Manhattan Institute
This report seeks to add much-needed perspective to America’s debate over criminal rehabilitation policies. Crucially, we document what is known and not known about the efficacy of rehabilitation programs in curtailing recidivism. We start by highlighting the psychological challenge of altering criminal behavior. We then review U.S. efforts to develop and deliver rehabilitation programs over […]
— Read on manhattan.institute/article/why-rehabilitating-repeat-criminal-offenders-often-fails
The myth of the revolving door: Challenging misconceptions about recidivism | Prison Policy Initiative
A guide to help advocates contend with efforts to derail reforms that are based on recidivism stories and statistics.
— Read on www.prisonpolicy.org/trainings/recidivism.html
Final Tally: Chicago Taxpayers Spent At Least $107.5M to Resolve Police Misconduct Lawsuits in 2024, Analysis Finds | Chicago News | WTTW
During the past six years taxpayers have spent at least $472.4 million to resolve police misconduct lawsuits, setting a new record, according to a WTTW News analysis.
— Read on news.wttw.com/2025/02/10/final-tally-chicago-taxpayers-spent-least-1075m-resolve-police-misconduct-lawsuits-2024
Case study: Fremont Police Department’s strategy to recruit and support women in policing
The goal isn’t to give female officers an advantage — it’s about leveling the playing field
— Read on www.police1.com/women-in-law-enforcement/case-study-fremont-police-departments-strategy-to-recruit-and-support-women-in-policing
‘Less than a skeleton crew’: Planned cuts to Oakland police oversight
The Police Commission and its investigators are in danger of losing core resources in Oakland’s next budget cycle.
— Read on oaklandside.org/2025/02/07/less-than-a-skeleton-crew-planned-cuts-to-oakland-police-oversight/
