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justice talks: Data bias in policing

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In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the impacts of case backlogs on stakeholders system-wide. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Dr. Andrew Ferguson, Luther Tyus, and Amada Bond on the history of data bias in policing, how predictive policing models can disproportionately inflict harm on under-resourced communities, and important considerations for police agencies seeking to mitigate data bias and its harms.

for police agencies seeking to mitigate data bias and its harms. Data bias in policing Biographies: Hildy Saizow  is a Principal Advisor at the CNA Center for Justice Research and Innovation with more ... at American University Washington College of Law. Professor Ferguson teaches Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and a seminar examining police surveillance technology, privacy, and civil rights. Luther

Law Enforcement Trainee Health and Wellness Bulletin

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Agencies have a critical role in supporting their members’ health and wellness throughout their careers. This bulletin is part of a larger VALOR-funded initiative focused on analytic approaches to police officer health and wellness.

Law Enforcement Trainee Health and Wellness Bulletin Agencies have a critical role in supporting their members’ health and wellness throughout their careers. This bulletin is part of a larger VALOR-funded initiative focused on analytic approaches to police officer health and wellness. Health and wellness are paramount for law enforcement. Many agencies continue to face staffing shortages leading ... experience higher rates of suicide, depression, substance use disorders, and cardiac arrest compared to the general population. Health and wellness are also specifically important for police trainees

Developing a Pilot Risk Assessment Model for Law Enforcement Patrol

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CNA used machine learning models on officer injury and death data from police agencies to see how risk assessment could lead to safer dispatch communications.

Developing a Pilot Risk Assessment Model for Law Enforcement Patrol Developing a Pilot Risk Assessment Model for Law Enforcement Patrol CNA used machine learning models on officer injury and death data from police agencies to see how risk assessment could lead to safer dispatch communications. Officer safety is of critical importance in an era of increased risk for law enforcement officers ... with the results from the officer interviews and surveys, also highlighted an often-overlooked aspect of police operations that is critically important to officer safety: dispatch. Beyond

How Can Body Worn Cameras Maximize Police Accountability

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Several companies are developing and testing new analytic tools that would allow agencies to systematically review BWC footage, hold officers accountable for their behaviors and improve performance. This post offers an overview of these analytic tools and their promise for maximizing the utility of BWC footage.

How Can Body Worn Cameras Maximize Police Accountability Several companies are developing and testing new analytic tools that would allow agencies to systematically review BWC footage, hold officers ... /bwc.jpg How Can Body Worn Cameras Maximize Police Accountability Bryce Peterson Most law enforcement agencies in the Unites States, and nearly all medium and large agencies , have tested or deployed ... communication, respectfulness, displays of procedural justice, appropriate de-escalation Sergeants receive regular (e.g., weekly) reports on their supervisees through a dashboard Police

Victim-centered, trauma-informed policing helps victims and police while reducing crime

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Victim-centered, trauma-informed policing is not yet the norm. CNA research aims to help by identifying best practices for successful crime victim outcomes.

/InDepth/2024/06/Crime-Scene-Tape-Victims.webp Victim-centered, trauma-informed policing helps victims and police while reducing crime Policing needs to be more victim-centered, trauma-informed Leola A. Abraham ... of the long-term effects of trauma, especially on victims of violent crime. Police officers play a pivotal role in supporting victims of violent crime. Evidence is mounting that a more victim-centered ... practices, seeking to identify gaps and determine what is working to improve police response to victims and increase successful victim outcomes. Such knowledge could be used by law enforcement

Impact of Individualized Focused Deterrence on Crime

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CNA’s randomized controlled study of an individualized focused deterrence program found a significant indirect reduction in violent criminal relapses.

operated by the St. Louis, Missouri, Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD) and the Missouri Department of Corrections (MODOC): the St. Louis Police Partnership. In fall 2016, the SLMPD and the St. Louis ... crimes (hereafter the Police Partnership). The Police Partnership is centered on face-to-face meetings in which a police officer and community corrections officer meet with a probationer or parolee ... , and drug treatment. A total of six police officers, including replacements, have been involved with the program since its beginning. The Police Partnership continues to date. St. Louis is a strategically

Changing Policing Culture Through Community Members and Officers

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Changing police culture requires a forward-thinking leader with a sound strategic vision for transforming his or her organization and strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

Changing Policing Culture Through Community Members and Officers Changing police culture requires a forward-thinking leader with a sound strategic vision for transforming his or her organization ... of a police organization is a complex process. It requires a forward-thinking leader with a sound strategic vision for transforming his or her organization and strong relationships with both internal ... and commitment to change, even beyond current leadership. Leadership in agencies like the Spokane, WA Police Department have developed internal engagement and communication strategies as a mechanism

Common Operational Picture Technology in Law Enforcement Three Case Studies

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CNA performed case studies of common operational picture(COP) technology use in three law enforcement agencies. Our goal was to address thepaucity of research inthis fieldby providing practitioners and researchers with examples of how these law enforcement agencies have implemented and use these technologies. To do so, we conducted on-site qualitative data collection at the three sites, which revealed common themes among the sites regarding stakeholders, COP technology implementation, and theuse of certain COP technology features. This report lays the groundwork for future work by law enforcementagenciesand researchers in exploring COP technology use andimplementation in law enforcement settings. Researchers and practitioners must further study the efficacy of COP technology in achieving law enforcement goals, such as improving community response, reducing injuries, and preventing or reducing violent crime. This report is not intended to rank or evaluate the products listed. We did not test or evaluate the products. The report’s sole purpose is to provide the law enforcement community with information about how three agencies implemented and use COP technology.

, CNA conducted interviews across three locations: the Baton Rouge Police Department, Camden County Police Department, and Chicago Police Department. Although each police department incorporates COP

Supporting a Safer Community in Richmond

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In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), provided CNA with funding to develop case studies on the organizational impacts of HSGs in an effort to produce a field guide documenting promising practices. CNA will conduct case studies of two agencies already benefiting from HSGs: Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Each case study report will explain how the HSG program started as well as examining program operations and achievements and documenting lessons learned. These reports from two exemplary programs will form the basis for Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups, a field guide to support law enforcement agencies in developing a strategic approach to implementing a successful HSG program in their communities. Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups will likely be available for release in the spring or summer of 2021.

on their productivity (e.g., academic, vocational, social). Despite the impact that a homicide has on secondary victims, the needs of this group are often neglected, as the focus of the police ... of their loved one while navigating the unfamiliar processes of the criminal justice system. In the aftermath of a homicide, secondary victims want answers from police officials and help understanding ... ) Police Department implemented the first Homicide Support Group (HSG) in 2006. This is not to say that support for secondary victims did not exist before. Prior to the implementation of the HSG, secondary

Supporting a Safer Community in Charlotte

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In 2019, the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), provided CNA with funding to develop case studies on the organizational impacts of HSGs in an effort to produce a field guide documenting promising practices. CNA will conduct case studies of two agencies already benefiting from HSGs: Richmond, Virginia, and Charlotte-Mecklenburg, North Carolina. Each case study report will explain how the HSG program started as well as examining program operations and achievements and documenting lessons learned. These reports from three exemplary programs will form the basis for Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups, a field guide to support law enforcement agencies in developing a strategic approach to implementing a successful HSG program in their communities. Engaging Victims of Crime with Empathy and Compassion: A Field Guide for Establishing Homicide Support Groups will likely be available for release in the spring or summer of 2021.

have on their productivity (e.g., academic, vocational, social). Despite the impact that a homicide has on secondary victims, the needs of this group are often neglected, as the focus of the police ... with the loss of their loved ones while navigating the unfamiliar processes of the criminal justice system. In the aftermath of a homicide, secondary victims want answers from police officials and help ... ) Police Department implemented the first Homicide Support Group (HSG) in 2006. This is not to say that support for secondary victims did not exist before. Prior to the implementation of the HSG