Not All Evidence is Equal
In the United States, we often base criminal justice policy on ideology, rather than research. This sometimes results in time,…
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Stranger v. Non-Stranger Crime
When assessing the crime risk of a Place, it is important to distinguish violent crimes which pose a threat to…
Crime Prevention Recommended Reading: Place Matters
Over the last two decades, there has been increased interest in the distribution of crime and other antisocial behavior at…
IAHSS Foundation publishes Body Worn Camera study
The objective of the IAHSS Foundation’s “Evidence Based Healthcare Security Research” series is to identify and summarize valid studies and…
Predictive Policing: The Role of Crime Forecasting in Law Enforcement Operations (RAND Corp)
Predictive policing is the use of analytical techniques to identify promising targets for police intervention with the goal of preventing…
Sandy Hook Advisory Commission releases Final Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On the morning of December 14, 2012, Adam Lanza (―A.L. killed his mother, Nancy Lanza, while she slept…