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Evaluating the Implementation and Impact of Statewide Use of Force Reform
In December 2020, the New Jersey Office of the Attorney General launched one of the most ambitious police use of force reform efforts in the nation. The goal: reduce use of force, enhance accountability, and promote professionalism in policing statewide. The Use of Force Reduction Initiative included: Overhauling the statewide use of force policy, Standardizing…
Read MoreColumbus (Ohio) Division of Police: Independent Review of Use of Force Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police: Independent Review of Use of Force Policies, Procedures, and Protocols
Read MoreExamining Police Reforms in New Jersey: Statewide Evaluation of Changes to Use of Force Policies and Training
Developing Evidence in De-Escalation of Potential Use of Force Encounters
Stories about police use of excessive force continue to appear in local and national news headlines. Community-police relationships continue to be strained by these incidents, many of which have been captured on camera and circulated in media. Witnessed and recorded incidents have reportedly led to a loss of trust in the police1 and for calls…
Read MorePolice Use of Force: Official Reports, Citizen Complaints, and Legal Consequences
Enhancing Law Enforcement Services for Improved Agency Operations, Policies, and Responses to People with Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Train-the-Trainer Workshop – Northampton, Massachusetts
National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Patrol Officer Training – Northampton, Massachusetts
National Law Enforcement Roadway Safety Program Executive Session – Northampton, Massachusetts
Officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents continue to be leading causes of officer injuries and fatalities. This executive workshop provides an overview of available research about the risk factors for officer-involved collisions and struck-by incidents, and it identifies a variety of interventions and technological innovations agencies can utilize to improve officer safety during roadway operations. This…
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