Bureau of Justice Statistics

Is the Graham Standard in Play if Officers are Charged Criminally?

2023-12-11T19:00:12-06:00

By Jim Glennon for Calibre Press The Event On August 15th, Sacramento police officers responded to a man with a large knife on a light rail train at the City College Station. The police cleared the car of all but the man, who was obviously agitated. After the officers [...]

Is the Graham Standard in Play if Officers are Charged Criminally?2023-12-11T19:00:12-06:00

What Are the Biggest Challenges to Law Enforcement? Cops Weigh In

2023-12-11T18:50:17-06:00

Reprinted from Calibre Press Last week, guest columnist and longtime law enforcement writer Barbara Schwartz shared insights from current and retired officers on what they felt was the biggest challenge to the police profession. The responses she shared in her article State of the Troops were varied and elicited additional comments [...]

What Are the Biggest Challenges to Law Enforcement? Cops Weigh In2023-12-11T18:50:17-06:00

Demographic Differences in Federal Sentencing – Problem Solving Courts

2023-11-30T23:29:53-06:00

This report uses new analytical techniques and newly available data to determine if the demographic differences in sentencing observed in prior reports continued to persist during the latest five-year study period. Introduction In August 2023, the United States Sentencing Commission identified as one of its final priorities "the “[c]ompilation and [...]

Demographic Differences in Federal Sentencing – Problem Solving Courts2023-11-30T23:29:53-06:00

Tire Deflation Devices: Risk Versus Reward

2023-11-30T04:05:40-06:00

A 10-Year Examination of Law Enforcement Fatalities  The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund is proud to announce that our research paper on tire deflation devices, or TDDs, is out now. This timely report is available on our website and dives into the instances where these devices have been [...]

Tire Deflation Devices: Risk Versus Reward2023-11-30T04:05:40-06:00

Should College Degrees Be Required to Be a Cop? Cops Respond

2023-11-30T03:47:26-06:00

By Jim Glennon for Calibre Press Last week I wrote a column titled, A College Degree Proves What? Police Agencies Should Rethink the Necessity of College Degrees for Applicants. I intended to spark some discussion, and, well, it certainly did. We received emails, comments, personal stories and opinions. Admittedly, I was [...]

Should College Degrees Be Required to Be a Cop? Cops Respond2023-11-30T03:47:26-06:00

Stress in Corrections: The “Career Buster”

2023-11-30T03:41:17-06:00

Thursday, December 7, 2023 | Noon Central [60 minutes] Register Now Corrections is one of the most stressful professions today. Both sworn and non-sworn corrections professionals frequently manage offenders who often try to circumvent authority, are difficult to manage and resist rehabilitation efforts. This, in addition to short staffing [...]

Stress in Corrections: The “Career Buster”2023-11-30T03:41:17-06:00

Qualified immunity for fatal shooting involving a vehicle as a weapon

2023-11-16T16:02:22-06:00

By Ken Wallentine for Police1.com Law Enforcement and the Law The appellate court began its analysis by noting that a charging vehicle can be a deadly weapon This article was featured in Lexipol's Xiphos newsletter, a monthly legal-focused law enforcement newsletter authored by Ken Wallentine. Subscriptions are free for public safety officers, [...]

Qualified immunity for fatal shooting involving a vehicle as a weapon2023-11-16T16:02:22-06:00

October 2023 Take Back Day Results

2023-11-14T19:27:59-06:00

This fall, DEA and law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds (300 tons) of unneeded medications across 4,955 collection sites. Since 2010, DEA, along with its partners, has collected 17,300,454 pounds (8,650 tons) of unneeded prescription drugs. Total Law Enforcement Participation: 4383 Total Collection Sites: 4675 Total Weight Collected:  599,897 lbs. (300 tons) Total Weight All Time: 17,900,351 lbs. (8,950 [...]

October 2023 Take Back Day Results2023-11-14T19:27:59-06:00

New report presents data on background checks for firearm transfers and permits

2023-11-07T16:26:40-06:00

Background Checks for Firearm Transfers, 2019–2020 NCJ Number 306971 Author(s) Connor Brooks, BJS Statistician Date Published November 2023 Background Checks for Firearm Transfers Description This report is the 18th in a series produced by the Bureau of Justice Statistics. It details the number of applications for background checks for [...]

New report presents data on background checks for firearm transfers and permits2023-11-07T16:26:40-06:00

Deploying self-determination theory as a police leadership practice

2023-11-06T19:51:05-06:00

This philosophy can enhance morale, motivation and performance while fostering trust and cooperation. By Gene Reid, Ph.D. for Police1.com In the dynamic and often high-stress world of law enforcement, effective leadership is crucial for maintaining order, ensuring public safety, and building strong, resilient teams. With the seemingly endless array [...]

Deploying self-determination theory as a police leadership practice2023-11-06T19:51:05-06:00
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