A recent study published in the Journal of Criminal Justice sheds light on the surprising level of support for maintaining or boosting local police presence and funding among Black Americans.
Cleveland police make thousands of stops each year, primarily for issuing traffic tickets. In 2023, the department recorded nearly 17,000 stops—roughly 45 per day. Of those, more than...
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A new report by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) reveals a troubling disparity in Georgia's school discipline practices: Black students, who account for just over 37% of...
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The Maryland Equitable Justice Commission (MEJC) has approved 18 reform measures aimed at reducing incarceration rates and addressing systemic issues in the state’s criminal justice system. Established in...
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The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) released the first public report featuring aggregated, anonymized data, adhering to transparency requirements outlined in an Executive Order. These reports, which will...
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) addressed concerns from Memphians following a critical report that called for significant changes within the Memphis Police Department (MPD). At a virtual...
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