Reform

N.Y. police leaders decry governor's bail reform policies

Some law enforcement officials say the Less is More Act only enables crime

Texas police union voices outrage at bail reform after previously-convicted man kills 80-year-old

"The colossal failure of bail and criminal justice reform in Houston is on full display here. Innocent people are dying. This has to STOP!!”

3 critical areas every law enforcement administrator should examine in their background investigation process in 2022

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Mo. sheriffs seek changes in bail, parole policies

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The sheriffs argued community safety was in danger due to 'catch and release' practices by the Missouri Department of Corrections

New NY laws will stall drug cases

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Under the new laws, field tests will not be enough for arrests and bail reform will keep suspects out of police custody

Calif. Assembly approves police UOF reform bill

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The bill has set one of the tightest UOF standards for police in the country

Police say Dallas DA's plan to give petty criminals a pass could backfire

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Officers say the reforms won't change how they approach their jobs and could have disastrous side effects

Judge chooses watchdog as Chicago PD federal oversight begins

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The reform is aimed at repairing the department's long record of misconduct and excessive force

Judge OKs Chicago's court-monitored police reforms

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Illinois and Chicago officials calls for more community policing, more data collection on how some 13,500 officers work and expanded training on the use of force

Pa. police 'Second Chance' program offers addicts opportunity to seek treatment

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The program would allow LEOs to funnel addicts into treatment programs instead of giving them misdemeanor possession charges

Trump endorses criminal justice reform bill

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The bill would ease mandatory minimum sentences for some federal offenders, including ending mandatory life sentences for drug dealers

Cleveland police reform will likely extend beyond 5 years

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A semi-annual report released by the independent monitoring team overseeing the consent decree says "significant" work remains in completing reform measures

Policing Matters Podcast: How Trump's DOJ will differ from Obama's

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Jeff Sessions represents “a new sheriff” at DOJ

Justice Department halts its review of Memphis police

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DOJ said its COPS Office won't proceed with the collaborative reform process, and has made other technical assistance and training resources available