Police and Black Americans: How to Tackle Racism’s Legacy
“Reconciliation” is a process by which law enforcement could choose to engage with Black history, not just in February of every year—but on every single
February 28, 2020
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‘It’s a time like none other’: Philly Council, police, residents speak out on gun violence
Philadelphia will roll out GVI in West Philadelphia in April. “That model, which has been used in Chicago and Oakland, was used in Philadelphia in
February 24, 2020
Pittsburgh’s crime rates drop again in 2019, due to its new focused deterrence model
The Assistant Chief says that this new model allows officers to identify and focus on the small groups of individuals who are actively engaged in
February 18, 2020
Anti-domestic violence program to be widened
Armed with data showing its effectiveness, District Attorney Dave Clegg said this week he wants to take the “Intimate Partner Violence Intervention” [IPVI] program countywide.
February 18, 2020
Danielle Outlaw talks about race, crime and the homicide rate on her third day in office
Danielle Outlaw, Philadelphia’s first female African-American Police Commissioner, discusses how Philadelphia plans out to roll out Group Violence Intervention (GVI) in the city.
February 14, 2020
On violence, learn from other cities
The cities that have been the most successful in reducing gun violence have effectively used focused deterrence by targeting repeat violent offenders who are most
February 11, 2020
The Mayor of Alton, Illinois Discusses Intimate Partner Violence Intervention (IPVI) in His State of the City Address
The Mayor of Alton, Illinois discusses how the city is one of three sites that were picked to begin implementing NNSC’s Intimate Partner Intervention (IPVI).
February 10, 2020
Non-traditional crime prevention gets some traction in Mpls., St. Paul
Hoping to prevent a repeat of last year’s gun violence, Minneapolis and St. Paul leaders are expanding anti-crime strategies that focus more on community-based solutions
February 5, 2020
Larry Krasner’s Lonely, Radical Crusade to Solve America’s Gun Problem
The progressive prosecutor wants to fight gun violence with a light touch. His critics say he’s crazy. His defenders say he’s onto something.
February 5, 2020
The Oakland Police Department May Be Violating International Human Rights Law
The Oakland Police Department’s failure to make arrests in the homicides of black members of the community as well as to provide support and assistance
January 31, 2020
The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce supports “focused deterrence” strategies
The Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce has thrown its support behind a series of proposals designed to improve public safety across the state, including focused deterrence
January 31, 2020
Mistrust of police major contributor of gun violence in US: Report
In many major US cities, acts of police brutality have eroded trust, making residents less likely to place their trust in law enforcement and more
January 27, 2020
