Fact Sheet: Expanding the Public Safety Workforce Fact SheetOctober 29, 2025 Fact Sheet: Expanding the Public Safety Workforce Cities across the country are investing in safety by incorporating specially trained professionals such as community responders and community violence intervention professionals into their local public safety workforces. Oct 29, 2025 Allie Preston, Rachael Eisenberg, Kirby Gaherty
Expanding the Public Safety Workforce ReportSeptember 26, 2025 Expanding the Public Safety Workforce Cities across the country are exploring innovative ways to incorporate new professionals, such as community responders and community violence intervention professionals, into their existing public safety workforces to improve outcomes for communities. Sep 26, 2025 Allie Preston, Rachael Eisenberg, Kirby Gaherty
Masked and Unidentifiable: The Risks of Federal Law Enforcement Operating Without Identification ReportAugust 28, 2025 Masked and Unidentifiable: The Risks of Federal Law Enforcement Operating Without Identification Since taking office, the Trump administration has undermined public safety and law enforcement accountability by supporting the dangerous practice of obscuring the identity of ICE and other federal officers. Aug 28, 2025 Allie Preston
President Trump’s Recent Actions in Washington, D.C., Are an Abuse of Power and Threaten Public Safety for All ArticleAugust 18, 2025 President Trump’s Recent Actions in Washington, D.C., Are an Abuse of Power and Threaten Public Safety for All Authorizing the deployment of National Guard troops and federalizing the local police force are dangerous political theatrics that threaten democracy nationwide. Aug 18, 2025 Rachael Eisenberg, Dan Herman, Allie Preston, 1 More Michael Sozan
The Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Cuts to DOJ Grants Undermine Public Safety ArticleMay 5, 2025 The Trump Administration’s Unprecedented Cuts to DOJ Grants Undermine Public Safety Sweeping cuts to federal investments put critical government and community-based safety programs and initiatives at risk. May 5, 2025 Akua Amaning, Allie Preston
3 Reasons Charitable Bail Funds Are Safer, More Just, and More Beneficial to Communities Than Commercial Bail Companies ReportApril 21, 2025 3 Reasons Charitable Bail Funds Are Safer, More Just, and More Beneficial to Communities Than Commercial Bail Companies States and localities should protect the operation of charitable bail funds who are facing attempts from the commercial bail industry to restrict their operations nationwide. Apr 21, 2025 Allie Preston
How DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe ReportApril 2, 2025 How DC’s Local Leaders Are Keeping Residents Safe Washington, D.C., is seeing results from its efforts to address the public safety challenges it faces, but interference from federal lawmakers is threatening to undo progress. Apr 2, 2025 Allie Preston, Chandler Hall, Rachael Eisenberg
Illinois Continues To Lead Nation With Pretrial Policies That Center Safety and Justice Fact SheetSeptember 17, 2024 Illinois Continues To Lead Nation With Pretrial Policies That Center Safety and Justice With the implementation of the Pretrial Success Act in 2025, Illinois will move another step closer to true pretrial justice by expanding access to vital community-based services. Sep 17, 2024 Allie Preston, Anuja Gore
The Pretrial Fairness Act: Why It Is Needed and How It Will Improve Pretrial Safety and Justice in Illinois ReportMay 9, 2024 The Pretrial Fairness Act: Why It Is Needed and How It Will Improve Pretrial Safety and Justice in Illinois The implementation of the Pretrial Fairness Act has ushered in a new pretrial process, marking an important step toward making Illinois’ system safer and more equitable. May 9, 2024 Allie Preston
A Guide to the Application Process for U.S. Department of Justice Grants ArticleMarch 20, 2024 A Guide to the Application Process for U.S. Department of Justice Grants To ensure that federal investments support community-based approaches to safety, the Center for American Progress has developed a guide to support applicants as they apply for U.S. Department of Justice grants. Mar 20, 2024 Allie Preston
The Case for Cash Bail Reform Fact SheetAugust 9, 2023 The Case for Cash Bail Reform Cash bail reform is a critical step to ensuring a safe and equitable pretrial process. Aug 9, 2023 Allie Preston
Safe Streets for All: An Opportunity To Rethink Traffic Enforcement ArticleJune 14, 2023 Safe Streets for All: An Opportunity To Rethink Traffic Enforcement The Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All program can be leveraged to support community-level innovation in roadway safety efforts, including by rethinking traffic enforcement strategies to improve the physical and psychological safety of Black drivers and others on the road. Jun 14, 2023 Allie Preston