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Center for Justice Research Police Reform Action Brief: Ban chokeholds
November 16, 2020 – The Center for Justice Research (CJR) at Texas Southern University supports innovative, data-driven solutions for the creation of an equitable criminal justice system. CJR is the premier criminal justice research center located on the campus of…
Sociologists dispel the ‘bad apple’ excuse for racialized policing
Six days after a prone and restrained George Floyd died under the knee of a Minneapolis police officer, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien dismissed charges that racism is rampant among police by arguing that “a few bad apples” are giving police “a terrible name.”
Sociologists dispel the ‘bad apple’ excuse for racialized policing
In the first study of its kind, University of Miami researchers find that police exhibit significantly higher levels of anti-Black biases than the general public
NSF-funded cybersecurity project will disrupt illicit virtual supply chains
Georgia State University’s evidence-based cybersecurity research group will examine the supply chain supporting underground markets in a new project designed to disrupt such operations
Demolishing abandoned houses does not reduce nearby crime, study finds
Millions spent on efforts to curb illegal activity not effective
Formal community forest management policies often lead to reduced access, resource rights
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most comprehensive global analysis of community forestry ever undertaken shows that government policies formalizing local residents’ land access and resource rights often backfire by resulting in less access and weakened rights. Led by Oregon State University…
New research to protect public from violent extremists
The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) and Staffordshire University are joining forces on a ground-breaking research project which aims to shed new light on the intentions of violent extremists. The ‘Disguised compliance in terrorist offending’ project will provide frontline staff across…
Researcher aims to improve conditions for corrections workers
UMass Lowell health expert to create workplace training guide
Real-time opioid overdose tracking system helps show rise after COVID-19’s arrival
Suspected overdose deaths and naloxone rescue attempts by EMS up sharply in Michigan compared with 2019; first responders and public health agencies hail new system for timely data
Surprised researchers: Number of leopards in northern China on the rise
Leopards are fascinating animals. In addition to being sublime hunters that will eat nearly anything and can survive in varied habitats from forests to deserts, they are able to withstand temperatures ranging from minus 40 degrees Celsius during winter to…
Do black lives matter protests impact fatal police interactions and crime?
A new analysis of nine years of nationwide data examines the impacts of the Black Lives Matter movement on fatal interactions with police, and on crime and arrests. The analysis, which is published in Contemporary Economic Policy , found that…
Millions, in record numbers, seek police reforms
La Jolla, Calif. (October 21, 2020) — Many have recently taken to the streets to demand police reform, but how has the larger public’s interest in police reform changed, including the millions that could not participate in protests during the…
Sanctuary policies protect immigrants but don’t threaten public safety
Counties that limit cooperation with ICE see deportations after book-ins to county jails drop by a third, but there’s no measurable effect on crime
Relative restrictiveness of each state’s voting environment in 2020
New Rochelle, NY, October 19, 2020–Texas has the most restrictive electoral environment in 2020, and Oregon has the least restrictive voting practices of the 50 states. This is based on a study of the relative “cost of voting” in each…
Lie detection — Have the experts got it wrong?
A widely adopted police interview technique, used by both the FBI and British police, to spot if a suspect is lying, is not fit for use, a report out today concludes
Supersized alcopops linked to homelessness and gang affiliation, new regulation needed
New George Mason University study of adults on probation uncovers higher levels of hostility and risk-taking among recent consumers of these high alcohol content flavored beverages
A new toolkit for capturing how COVID-19 impacts crime
Tools grounded in resilience theory could help communities better prepare for disasters
Foreign election interference: A global response
New Rochelle, NY, October 13, 2020 —The increasing threat of foreign interference in elections has driven six nations to take similar approaches to combat this pervasive threat. A review of the details to their responses brings out valuable differences and…
Experiencing police violence worsens mental health in distinct ways
Unique effects of police violence create a public health crisis for communities most affected
Excess deaths from COVID-19, community bereavement, restorative justice for communities of color
What The Article Says: Ways the COVID-19 pandemic has compounded existing health, human rights and economic disparities in communities of color are discussed in this Viewpoint, which also proposes a program of restorative justice in response, comprising investments in education…
Simple solutions reduce court no-shows and subsequent arrest warrants
For low-level offenses in New York City, text nudges and a redesigned summons form decreased failure-to-appear rates by about 20% and led to 30,000 fewer arrest warrants over a three-year period
Mental illness, mental health care use among police officers
What The Study Did: A survey study of Texas police officers examines how common mental illness and mental health care use are in a large urban department. Authors: Katelyn K. Jetelina, M.P.H., Ph.D., of the University of Texas Health Science Center…
Tracking sea turtle egg traffickers with GPS-enabled decoy eggs
By placing 3D-printed and GPS-enabled decoy sea turtle eggs into nests on the beach, it’s possible to gather key evidence needed to expose rampant illegal trade of the eggs, suggests a study publishing in the journal Current Biology on October…
Racial bias worse in police killings of older, mentally ill, unarmed men
Black men are more than twice as likely to be shot and killed by police than white men; this inequity is more pronounced for certain populations
New study reveals one way police officers can reduce shooting errors
Researcher finds police officers can reduce misdiagnosis shootings by more than half with a low ready position
Mason and NYU researchers to study drug and counterfeit illicit supply chains
Louise Shelley, Professor/Director, Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC), Edward Huang, Associate Professor, Systems Engineering and Operations Research, Volgenau School of Engineering, and Damon McCoy, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering in New York University’s Tandon School of…
Multidisciplinary approaches to solving cold cases
New Rochelle, NY, September 23, 2020 – Forensic DNA analysis enables new and increasingly sophisticated technology for solving cold cases. Through advances in DNA sequencing and bioinformatics, this relatively new and urgent field is enabling a broad range of cold…
Poll: Americans’ views of systemic racism divided by race
Expert: Data shows many whites don’t connect privilege to race
Extent of India’s COVID nudge campaign revealed
The Government of India’s use of nudge theory in the first three months of the pandemic helped to tackle the virus on numerous fronts, a new study suggests. India has reported nearly five million COVID-19 cases and well over 80,000…
Cannabis farms are a modern slavery ‘blind spot’ for UK police, study suggests
Migrants arrested for tending plants in the flats, houses and attics where cannabis is grown in bulk are often victims of trafficking and “debt bondage” – yet many are not recognised as such by police, according to a new study.…
Gun laws in neighboring states affect state gun deaths, new evidence
Weaker gun laws in neighboring states appear to increase gun deaths in adjoining states, and strong gun laws may be negated by more permissive laws among neighboring states, according to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine
Should we mandate a COVID-19 vaccine for children?
What The Article Says: This Viewpoint examines the evidence for vaccination of children against COVID-19. Authors: Lainie Friedman Ross, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Chicago, is the corresponding author. To access the embargoed study: Visit our For The Media website…
Privatized prisons lead to more inmates, longer sentences, study finds
When states turn to private prisons, the number of criminals incarcerated rises and the length of sentences increases. That’s the finding of a new paper from Washington State University researchers just published in the journal Labour Economics , entitled “Do…
US democratic indicators plummet amid racial justice protests and pandemic
Latest Bright Line Watch analysis finds erosion ‘across the board’ on measures of democratic principles and how well the US is abiding by them
Body cameras may have little effect on police and citizen behaviors
A recent analysis published in Campbell Systematic Reviews indicates that body cameras worn by police do not have clear or consistent effects on officers’ use of force, arrests, or other activities. Nor do they have significant effects on citizens’ calls…
New tracking technology will help fight rhino poaching in Namibia
Interactive software safe and cost-effective way to keep watchful eye on endangered black rhinos
Firearm ownership among LGBT adults
New Rochelle, NY, September 8, 2020 —Nearly 16% of LGBT adults in California own a gun or live in a household with a gun. These study results appear in the peer-reviewed journal Violence and Gender . Click here to read…
Gun owner perceptions about firearm dangers suggest opportunities for improving gun safety
(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — People who own guns and those living with gun owners are substantially less worried about the risk of firearm injuries than individuals living in homes without guns, says a new study by violence prevention experts at UC…
Warning: Epidemics are often followed by unrest
From the Black Death to the Spanish Flu, history teaches that social tension accumulated over an epidemic can lead to significant episodes of rebellion, according to a study by Massimo Morelli and Roberto Censolo
Images of captive torment in art
Japanese war camps highlight ‘lost’ part of history
Murphy receives funding for risk-need-responsivity project
Amy Murphy, Project Director, Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!), Criminology, Law and Society, received $8,000 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for: “Maricopa County RNR FY21.” RNR stands for “Risk-Need-Responsivity.” This is a tool developed by ACE! researchers that helps to…
Tear gas should be banned, researchers find; here’s why
The use of tear gas is rightfully banned in warfare and should equally be banned as a riot-control agent in law enforcement contexts
Indigenous custody reporting made more effective
UTS and Aboriginal Legal Service to develop UX platform for greater functionality
New Mass. poll: Markey up 12 points in US Senate primary
Voters also surveyed on school reopening, absentee ballots amid COVID-19 pandemic, more
Study: Despite training, Vermont police departments still show widespread racial bias
In the wake of the George Floyd killing and other incidents of racially motivated police violence, communities across the country are examining the practices of their local police departments more closely. Some are undertaking comprehensive training and education programs to…
Punitive sentencing led to higher incarceration rates throughout adulthood for certain birth cohorts in North Carolina
Although U.S. crime rates have dropped significantly since the mid-1990s, rates of incarceration peaked in 2008, and still remain high. The standard explanation for this pattern is that all people exposed to the criminal justice system today are treated more…
Lum and Koper studying impact of COVID-19 On Fairfax County Police Department
Cynthia Lum, Professor and Director, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, Criminology, Law and Society, and Christopher Koper, Principal Fellow and Associate Professor, Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy, Criminology, Law and Society, are conducting analyses to help the Fairfax County Police…
Breakthrough for law enforcement to rapidly distinguish hemp vs. controlled marijuana
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — As hemp-based products experience heightened popularity among consumers, leading forensic scientists collaborate to solve a growing problem for law enforcement, hemp farmers, private citizens and overburdened national labs. Hemp Synergistics, LLC, a biotechnology company dedicated to…
Public health consequences of policing homelessness
Two weeks ago, Colorado State Patrol troopers began clearing out nearly 200 residents from homeless encampments that surround the Colorado Capitol. The enforcement of city ordinances like camping bans, park curfews and obstructions of public passageways is lawful. But the…