Crime
Murders and shootings are up, yet cities are reducing the number of officers responsible for investigating them
Foot patrols are not a silver bullet, but when implemented in careful, thoughtful ways in violent crime hot spots, they can reduce and prevent violence
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
The program provided those engaged in violent activity, at risk of committing violent acts or victims of violence with “life coaches” to guide them away from future harm
Even with 600 more officers on the street, nearly as many people were shot in Chicago over the weekend as earlier this month
Wayne County Sheriff’s Sgt. Lee Smith was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash while jogging
Officer Fadi Shukur was struck by a car while walking to his cruiser after responding to a crowd control call
Police located footage of a black Buick Enclave with front-end damage, chrome rims, handles and a luggage rack, that they believe may be involved
The move comes after a burst of gun violence over the weekend left at least 11 dead and around 70 wounded
Even for Chicagoans all too accustomed to violence in parts of the city, the weekend stood out
On Saturday, police said three thieves walked into the aquarium with a baby stroller and stole the 16-inch female shark
Auto theft is frequently a component of high-impact crimes, including robberies, equipment theft, drive-by shootings and even terrorism
Police said the women stole 148 pairs from a Lululemon store and that they could be responsible for more thefts
While the ACLU continues to attack police use of “stop and frisk,” history shows that aggressive and focused policing substantially reduces crime
The video shows officers getting into a struggle with the suspect as they tried to pry the child from her arms
As more communities explore versions of “self-policing” or vigilantism, the police may not be summoned until situations become untenable
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the topics of re-entry and recidivism
The driver charged in the hit-and-run that killed Officer Mathew Mazany was identified as Brian Anthony
Knowing how and where courts draw the line can be the difference between a successful prosecution and having your evidence suppressed
Here’s how the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing can assist you in quickly leveraging science-based methodologies at your department
Jim and Doug are joined by Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about problem-oriented policing and the use of scientific analysis in LE
California voters’ decision to reduce penalties for drug and property crimes in 2014 contributed to a jump in car burglaries, shoplifting and other theft
Jim and Doug are joined by Vallejo Police Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about evidence-based policing
Camden ARISE – a new initiative out of New Jersey – demonstrates that merging disparate data sources can lead to surprising findings
Proposition 47 downgraded a variety of crimes — such as burglary, shoplifting, and grand theft — from felonies to misdemeanors
Police said someone in a Honda Accord shot the robber twice in the upper torso before he managed to flee from the scene
Do the sounds of Bach and Vivaldi really have the power to combat loitering and other petty offenses?
The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence
Any gang-prevention strategy must address unaccompanied children from Central America who are particularly vulnerable to MS-13 recruitment and victimization
Abuse can take many forms — from physical harm to emotional damage
Jim and Doug discuss the best practices for ensuring that the scene is processed thoroughly and properly
Study concludes a reduction in proactive stops by Chicago police officers was responsible for the spike in homicides and shootings
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