New Report Shows Homicide Rise Continues in U.S. Cities in 2021
Homicide rates remain below historical highs, but figures show 49% increase over same period in 2019.
Homicide rates remain below historical highs, but figures show 49% increase over same period in 2019.
The Task Force on Policing identified the top five changes to make in law enforcement that are most likely to make a difference.
States that conducted extensive COVID-19 testing in their prisons experienced significantly lower COVID-19 death rates behind bars than states that did not use a mass testing approach.
Members of the Council, Board of Trustees, task forces, and staff share perspectives following the verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial.
The Task Force on Policing found that increased government oversight, body-worn cameras, and a national database of decertified officers could enhance accountability and transparency in law enforcement.
CCJ’s Task Force on Policing shares perspective on the crucial need for officers to intervene following the Derek Chauvin trial.
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