Archive for March 2026
Eyewitness Identification in Law Enforcement: Bridging the Gap Between Science, Policy, and Practice
Eyewitness identification remains one of the most powerful—and most scrutinized—forms of evidence in the criminal justice system. From photo arrays to live showups, identification procedures play a pivotal role in investigations, prosecutions, and court outcomes. Yet despite decades of scientific research, law enforcement policies and field practices, and courts have not always been aligned with…
Read MoreThe Proliferation of Ghost Guns: Regulation Gaps and Challenges for Law Enforcement
In recent years, ghost guns (also known as privately made or unserialized firearms) have become a significant concern to law enforcement and public safety. The term “ghost gun” encompasses a variety of firearms produced from components that are not currently regulated by federal firearm laws. Most commonly, ghost guns are produced from components purchased (generally…
Read MoreWhen Homelessness Becomes a Law Enforcement Problem—and Why They Can’t Solve It Alone
Law enforcement agencies across the United States are more and more involved in responding to homelessness. Calls for service involving people who are unhoused, especially those who are chronically homeless, take up a great deal of officer time and agency resources. But being homeless is not a crime. This fact means homelessness is not, at…
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