Tag: Statistics

Vital City | The Vital Role of Cops in Reducing Gun Violence

What police can do differently to save lives

In many U.S. cities, gun violence is the most urgent crime problem. High rates of deadly violence make a city less livable, not only in a literal sense, but also by degrading the quality of life, blocking economic development and lowering property values. The police are the primary agency tasked with controlling gun violence, yet too often the advocates for gun violence prevention either ignore the police or only reference them as a part of the problem. In our view, more effective policing is a key to the success of any comprehensive effort to reduce community gun violence. 

— Read on www.vitalcitynyc.org/articles/the-vital-role-of-the-police-in-gun-violence-prevention

First MNPD use of force report shows spike in escalation cases.

For the first time, there’s a report that breaks down the use of force by Nashville officers. It’s created and released by the Metro Nashville Community Oversight Board
— Read on www.newschannel5.com/news/first-ever-mnpd-use-of-force-report-shows-disturbing-spike-in-cases-for-2022

Get the Draft report HERE

Measuring the Performance of the Police: The Perspective of the Public

Executive Summary
The aim of this project is to review and critically assess the current survey methods used to measure police performance in common law jurisdictions. Specifically, an emphasis is placed on the questions that are asked on different public opinion and community surveys in Canada and internationally, with the ultimate goal of recommending better approaches to conducting such surveys. Other police performance measures, such as operational metrics, are also touched upon, albeit to a lesser extent.

A comprehensive and systematic literature review of published research of Canadian, as well as international literature in the field of police performance measurement through surveys was conducted. Surveys on all levels of geography – national, provincial, or municipal – were considered for review. Particular attention was paid to analytical research that looked into the actual questions asked on surveys, their meaning and whether they measure what they are supposed to measure. Analysis focused on public views of the police, and a considerable part of the present paper addresses the issue of satisfaction, trust, and confidence in the police
— Read on www.publicsafety.gc.ca/cnt/rsrcs/pblctns/2015-r034/index-en.aspx