4 Ways the Department of Transportation Can Combat Racially Biased Police Traffic Enforcement ArticleMar 22, 2024 4 Ways the Department of Transportation Can Combat Racially Biased Police Traffic Enforcement The U.S. Department of Transportation has an opportunity to take swift and concrete steps to improve the physical and psychological safety of Black drivers on the nation’s roadways. Mar 22, 2024 Rachael Eisenberg, Daniel Bodah, Brandon Tucker, 1 More Brandon Tucker
2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Past EventOct 25, 2023 2023 CAP IDEAS Conference Join the Center for American Progress as we celebrate 20 years of innovative policy solutions and look boldly forward to a progressive future. Oct 25, 2023
What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence VideoOct 6, 2023 What Does Community Violence Intervention Mean? Hear From People on the Front Lines of Preventing Gun Violence Community violence intervention workers from across the United States explain and reflect on their work in preventing violence in their communities. Oct 6, 2023 Nick Wilson, Chandler Hall, Tymoni Correa-Buntley, 6 More Audrey Smith, Matthew Gossage, Ashley Joo, Hai-Lam Phan, Ronnie Rivera, Ala Al Sadi
Safe Streets for All: An Opportunity To Rethink Traffic Enforcement ArticleJun 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
8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota ReportJun 6, 2023 8 Ways To Reduce Gun Violence in Minnesota In Minnesota, violent crime is increasingly fueled by firearms, as the state lacks foundational gun control laws that would improve public safety and save lives. Jun 6, 2023 Allison Jordan
Opinion: Three Black leaders offer one practical solution to reduce police assaults on Black motorists In the NewsMar 13, 2023 Opinion: Three Black leaders offer one practical solution to reduce police assaults on Black motorists Patrick Gaspard partners with Color of Change's Rashad Robinson and the Vera Institute of Justice's Nicholas Turner to discuss the dangers of traffic stops for Black motorists and to urge leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to seek solutions. Mar 13, 2023 CNN Patrick Gaspard, Rashad Robinson , Nicholas Turner
The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing ArticleFeb 10, 2023 The Killing of Tyre Nichols Must Serve as a Catalyst to Root Out Racial Injustice in Policing The killing of Tyre Nichols at the hands of police in Memphis has focused the national attention on the dangers of driving while Black in America and the urgent need for police reform that fulfills the promise of public safety. Feb 10, 2023 Rachael Eisenberg, Brandon Tucker, Hadi Sedigh
A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ ArticleDec 15, 2022 A Minnesota Tribal College Teaches Law Enforcement in Effort To Put More Native Americans ‘Behind the Badge’ In the second installment in a three-part series on Tribal colleges and universities (TCUs), the Center for American Progress and American Indian College Fund look at Leech Lake Tribal College’s law enforcement degree program and the college’s work on cultural revitalization and basic needs insecurity. Dec 15, 2022 Marcella Bombardieri, Dina M. Horwedel
ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs ArticleOct 12, 2022 ARPA Funds Continue To Support Community Safety Efforts Through Community Responder Programs With the help of funding from the American Rescue Plan Act, governments are expanding their public safety strategies to invest in community responder programs that reduce reliance on law enforcement and provide communities with meaningful emergency management support. Oct 12, 2022 Akua Amaning
Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence ReportOct 11, 2022 Centering Youth in Community Violence Interventions as Part of a Comprehensive Approach to Countering Gun Violence Community violence intervention programs are a critical part of a comprehensive approach to reduce the impact of rising gun violence on youth and in U.S. communities. Oct 11, 2022 Terrell Thomas, Rachael Eisenberg
Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime ReportJul 27, 2022 Continuing Efforts To Slow Violent Crime Houston, Boston, and Newark have improved public safety through violence prevention efforts outside traditional law enforcement. Jul 27, 2022 Rachael Eisenberg, Allie Preston
Weak Gun Laws Are Hurting Police Officers Fact SheetJun 27, 2022 Weak Gun Laws Are Hurting Police Officers Gun violence against police officers is a major problem in the United States, but elected officials are still adopting counterproductive measures opposed by law enforcement agencies. Jun 27, 2022 Nick Wilson, Eugenio Weigend Vargas
Don’t Blame Bail Reform for Gun Violence ArticleJun 23, 2022 Don’t Blame Bail Reform for Gun Violence There is no evidence linking bail reform to the rising rates of violent crime in the United States. Jun 23, 2022 Allie Preston, Rachael Eisenberg
The Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Is a Foundation to Build Upon ArticleJun 1, 2022 The Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety Is a Foundation to Build Upon Two years after the murder of George Floyd, the Biden administration released a police reform executive order containing policies that states and cities should build upon. Jun 1, 2022 Rachael Eisenberg, Nicole Lee Ndumele, Kate Kahan, 1 More Udi Ofer
How To Address Concerns About Data on Deaths in Custody ReportMay 24, 2021 How To Address Concerns About Data on Deaths in Custody With the U.S. Department of Justice beginning to collect data pursuant to the Death in Custody Reporting Act of 2013, Congress and state legislatures should take the initiative to ensure the dependability of the forthcoming data. May 24, 2021 Kenny Lo
5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020 ArticleMar 18, 2021 5 Discussions That Shaped the Justice Reform Movement in 2020 While more must be done to shrink the footprint of the U.S. criminal justice system, the national dialogue around reform during summer 2020 has inspired transformative ideas and tangible policies that can be built on moving forward. Mar 18, 2021 Kenny Lo, Sarah Figgatt, Betsy Pearl, 1 More Chelsea Parsons
Introducing Community Responders: How To Dispatch the Right Response to Every 911 Call Fact SheetMar 11, 2021 Introducing Community Responders: How To Dispatch the Right Response to Every 911 Call Civilian first responders are good for the public—and for the police. Mar 11, 2021 Betsy Pearl, Amos Irwin
Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies ArticleFeb 10, 2021 Understanding the Policing of Black, Disabled Bodies Current data collection on state violence does not paint a picture that is inclusive of victims with disabilities. Feb 10, 2021 Vilissa Thompson
Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election ArticleNov 19, 2020 Progressive Criminal Justice Ballot Initiatives Won Big in the 2020 Election Progressive criminal justice policies fared well at the ballot box, with voters across the country approving critical reforms. Nov 19, 2020 Sarah Figgatt
Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform ArticleNov 16, 2020 Violent Crime Rates Declined in 10 Jurisdictions Following Comprehensive Police Reform Policymakers may have concerns that comprehensive police reform would increase violent crime, but evidence from 10 jurisdictions runs counter to such a relationship. Nov 16, 2020 Kenny Lo, Sarah Figgatt
The Community Responder Model ReportOct 28, 2020 The Community Responder Model Establishing a new branch of civilian first responders can help cities reduce overreliance on the police. Oct 28, 2020 Amos Irwin, Betsy Pearl
Beyond Policing: Investing in Offices of Neighborhood Safety ReportOct 15, 2020 Beyond Policing: Investing in Offices of Neighborhood Safety By establishing civilian Offices of Neighborhood Safety, local governments can strengthen community safety and reduce overreliance on police. Oct 15, 2020 Betsy Pearl
The Office of Neighborhood Safety: How Governments Can Support Community-Driven Solutions Fact SheetOct 15, 2020 The Office of Neighborhood Safety: How Governments Can Support Community-Driven Solutions As Americans start to rethink the role of policing, city leaders can lay the foundation for a community-driven approach to public safety. Oct 15, 2020 Betsy Pearl
How To Reinvest in Communities When Reducing the Scope of Policing ReportJul 29, 2020 How To Reinvest in Communities When Reducing the Scope of Policing As cities reevaluate the role of policing, the bipartisan Justice Reinvestment Initiative offers lessons for cities on prioritizing meaningful investments in community-driven safety. Jul 29, 2020 Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl
Assessing the State of Police Reform ArticleJul 16, 2020 Assessing the State of Police Reform The nationwide protests following the senseless killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and other Black Americans have started to change how police are held accountable. Jul 16, 2020 Kenny Lo
Beyond the Status Quo: Police Reform Must Bring About Meaningful Accountability ArticleJun 10, 2020 Beyond the Status Quo: Police Reform Must Bring About Meaningful Accountability Police reform in the United States cannot take root through a menu-of-options approach that fails to bring about meaningful accountability for departments and officers. Jun 10, 2020 Ed Chung
What We Should Expect of the Police: Experts Weigh In On Recent Police Violence ArticleJun 2, 2020 What We Should Expect of the Police: Experts Weigh In On Recent Police Violence The killing of George Floyd and the nationwide protests against police brutality have ignited a debate about the appropriate role and scope of policing in American communities. Jun 2, 2020 Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl
Policing During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleApr 14, 2020 Policing During the Coronavirus Pandemic Police have a responsibility to change their practices amid the pandemic to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among the public and law enforcement officers. Apr 14, 2020 Ed Chung, Betsy Pearl, Lea Hunter
The Enforcement of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders ArticleApr 2, 2020 The Enforcement of COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders As the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, officials must be vigilant in educating and persuading the public to adhere to stay-at-home orders, only using the criminal justice process as a last resort. Apr 2, 2020 Betsy Pearl, Lea Hunter, Kenny Lo, 1 More Ed Chung
Tracking Enforcement Measures for Violation of Stay-at-Home Orders ArticleApr 2, 2020 Tracking Enforcement Measures for Violation of Stay-at-Home Orders As the novel coronavirus pandemic intensifies, CAP is collecting examples of how stay-at-home orders are being enforced. Apr 2, 2020 Lea Hunter, Betsy Pearl, Kenny Lo
Federal Immigration Officials Can Help Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic ArticleMar 18, 2020 Federal Immigration Officials Can Help Protect Public Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic While some local law enforcement agencies have responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by diverting people away from prisons and jails and by releasing particularly vulnerable incarcerated individuals, federal immigration officials are continuing to endanger the lives and safety of detained people and undermine public health. Mar 18, 2020 Tom Jawetz, Ed Chung
Live From SXSW: What Should We Expect From the Police? PodcastMar 14, 2019 Live From SXSW: What Should We Expect From the Police? This week, Ed hosted a panel of experts at the South by Southwest conference that explored what policing should look like in this day and age and how it intersects with criminal justice reform. Mar 14, 2019 Ed Chung, Daniella Gibbs Léger, Rachel Rosen, 2 More Kyle Epstein, Chris Ford
Expanding the Authority of State Attorneys General to Combat Police Misconduct ReportDec 12, 2018 Expanding the Authority of State Attorneys General to Combat Police Misconduct In the absence of federal leadership, states must adopt policies and allocate resources to promote effective and constitutional policing. Dec 12, 2018 Connor Maxwell, Danyelle Solomon
Sandy Still Speaks: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland PodcastNov 29, 2018 Sandy Still Speaks: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland This week, Daniella moderates a panel with Cannon Lambert, the Bland family attorney, and David Heilbroner, co-director of the documentary, “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland,” during a live screening of the film at the Center for American Progress. Nov 29, 2018 Daniella Gibbs Léger, Ed Chung, Rachel Rosen, 1 More Kyle Epstein
Mistaken Identity ReportSep 13, 2018 Mistaken Identity With unfounded fear of gang violence growing and greater scrutiny of law enforcement tactics, there is an increasing need for public safety strategies that balance respect for individual rights. Sep 13, 2018 Maritza Perez
All Talk, No Action: Debunking the Trump Administration’s Support for Law Enforcement ArticleMar 30, 2018 All Talk, No Action: Debunking the Trump Administration’s Support for Law Enforcement The Trump administration is withholding critical funding for police departments across the country to make a point about so-called sanctuary cities. Mar 30, 2018 Betsy Pearl
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