Justice Department Tests Mayors With Its Latest Threat on Immigration Enforcement
By delaying law enforcement funds to all jurisdictions, Attorney General Jeff Sessions aims to further vilify “sanctuary cities.” “The stakes for cities here are very high.”
Philadelphia’s Mayor Touts a Holistic Strategy to Ending Gun Violence
But Jim Kenney also warns his fellow mayors that “without the help of federal and state governments in education and job training and addiction services, we’re never going to turn the corner.”
DOJ Sideswipes Mayors Gathering With Immigration Subpoena Threat
"As we stand here, we have 23 of our mayors that are now under threat of prosecution, because of something that the president has called 'sanctuary cities,'" said New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu.
A Popular Algorithm Is No Better at Predicting Crimes Than Random People
The COMPAS tool is widely used to assess a defendant’s risk of committing more crimes, but a new study puts its usefulness into perspective.
Hazy Outlook for Congressional Response to Justice Dept.'s Overhauled Marijuana Guidance
"I don't think we've come together around one particular legislative proposal," according to Sen. Cory Gardner of Colorado.
Homeland Security Test Reveals Flaws in Emergency Responder Apps
A pilot test found cyber vulnerabilities or privacy issues in 32 out of 33 apps.
Chicago Expected to Pay Another Big Legal Settlement in a Police-Related Lawsuit
In the past two months, the nation’s third-largest city has seen nearly $100 million in judgements from lawsuits involving local law enforcement.
The Criminalization of Gentrifying Neighborhoods
Areas that are changing economically often draw more police—creating conditions for more surveillance and more potential misconduct.
Trump’s Budget Cuts Could Make N.Y.C. Commuters Even More Vulnerable to Attacks
The White House has proposed a budget that slashes funds from some Homeland Security anti-terrorism programs in order to fund a border wall with Mexico.
Beyond Gadgets: Public Safety in a Digital World
In the lead-up to a discussion on public safety data, our senior director of programs is obsessed with our digital footprint, and its implications for police and citizens.
Handicapped Parking Hijinx Lands Florida Mayor in Jail
Pro tip for public officials: Don’t do this.
The Long History of Black Officers Reforming Policing From Within
Black Lives Matter and Donald Trump’s agenda are inspiring some police to more vocal advocacy. But their project—ending racial bias in the profession—is a decades-old one.
New York City Defends Its Community Policing Approach
As the Trump administration defunds the Obama-era strategy, city officials are crediting it with reducing crime to record lows.
A Police Killing Without a Hint of Racism
Daniel Shaver begged officers not to shoot him. What role will his death play in the push for law-enforcement reforms?
Charlottesville Was Going to Be Bad. The Police Made It Worse
“This represents a failure of one of government’s core functions,” an independent reports says, “the protection of fundamental rights.”
Justice Department, Chicago Continue Their Immigration Compliance Dance
A month after the Trump administration was stopped from withholding public safety funds from the city for its “sanctuary” policies, it’s now targeting a different law enforcement grant.
How One Law Enforcement Agency Is Using Facial Recognition to Identify Suspects
In Oregon, the Washington County Sheriff’s Department can review 300,000 mugshots in seconds and is helping other agencies to query their databases as well.
Justice Department Releases Immigration ‘Naughty List’ After Latest Court Loss
Attorney General Jeff Sessions now considers jurisdictions that prevent law enforcement from inquiring about immigration status in violation of U.S. Code.
Updated Body Camera Policy Scorecard Shows Very Little Progress Being Made
At least seven departments saw their scores decline from last year.
Mass Shootings in America Are Spreading Like a Disease
If it seems like the shootings are becoming more frequent, it might be because mass murder can catch on like an epidemic.
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