This month’s spotlighted member is Christy Lopez, professor from practice and co-director of the Center for Innovations in Community Safety at Georgetown Law. In her interview, Lopez reflects on the Ferguson Police Department investigation she led during her time serving in the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice.
Homicide Likely Reaching a New Historic Low as Most Crime Rates Continue to Decline at Mid-Year
New CCJ analysis finds 9 of 13 offenses declined in the first half of 2026, including an 18% drop in homicide; shoplifting the only offense remaining above 2019 levels
