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  • Desperate for Recruits, Police Consider Non-Citizens

    Simone Weichselbaum

    February 14, 2019 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States

    As police departments across the country face a shortage in recruitments, states like Tennessee and Colorado have lifted the ban on non-citizens from becoming officers. As a result, jurisdictions that allow this have not only seen an increase in recruits, but a more diverse force that can represent their communities. Politicians and members of law enforcement across the country seek to do the same.

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  • Is the Answer to Crime More Cops?

    Simone Weichselbaum

    February 13, 2019 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Memphis, Tennessee

    As cities across the United States grapple with the decline in law enforcement applications and officers, New York is adapting by using a workload allocation model to figure out the number of police officers actually needed and in what positions. While other cities, like Memphis, seek private funding to hire more police officers – a model that hasn’t shown demonstrably to decrease crime.

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  • The case for hiring more police officers

    Matthew Yglesias

    February 13, 2019 |

    Vox |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Much of the backlash against the police is based on assumptions that more police means more incarceration and more police violence, but evidence actually points to the opposite outcomes. When more police are put on the streets, and when they’re doing the right preventive tasks, that can deter crime from happening in the first place; hence, fewer arrests and less incarceration. Plus, inadequate staffing levels can lead to tired, stressed officers committing wrongdoing. Of course, if more police do more of the wrong tactics, then that can cause a deeper breach of community trust, which means more crime.

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  • Sheriff provides info to those needing help for mental health

    Libby Leyden

    February 13, 2019 |

    Half Moon Bay Review |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, San Mateo, California

    After realizing a gap at the intersection of mental health care and emergency responders, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office has formed a partnership with the county Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and created the Psychiatric Emergency Response Team. Specifically designed to assist those with mental health concerns, this change in practice also reduces hospitalizations and incarcerations.

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  • The Battle Over Teaching Chicago's Schools About Police Torture and Reparations

    Peter C. Baker

    February 07, 2019 |

    Longreads |

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    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    In response to the discovery that Chicago police officer Jon Burge led a "Midnight Crew" torturing mostly Black men to coerce criminal confessions, the city council's agreement to make cash reparations to the victims included a mandated curriculum in public schools to teach high school students the truth of what happened. Critics called the curriculum, "Reparations Won," anti-police propaganda. But a rare and lengthy observation of one class' experience showed its effects on youth. Not only did they learn the history, but they also learned the possibility of change in the face of systemic injustice.

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  • Picture clue: cops turn to amateur web sleuths to help crack cases

    Senay Boztas

    February 04, 2019 |

    The Guardian |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Netherlands, The Hague

    The European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation, otherwise known as Europol, is using crowdsourcing to identify locations involved in both past and current child abuse cases. By posting unedited images online and asking for tips to help identify the clue, tens of thousands of emails have been sent in by individuals and groups which has lead to the identification of nine victims and potentially stopped repeat offenders.

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  • Sisterhood Is Powerful

    Teresa Fazio

    February 01, 2019 |

    Foreign Policy |

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    Response Location: Sweden, Berga, Kalmar County

    In November 2017 the Swedish army had their own #MeToo movement: "called #givaktochbitihop, which loosely translates to 'stand at attention and bite the bullet.'” A group of about 50 female sailors formed a group supporting one another called GRYM, an acronym that in Swedish stands for Community, Recruitment, Career guidance, and Mentorship. They support anyone who needs guidance in reporting or healing, and they normalize the subject of sexual assault in everyday conversation. Members of the Navy testify to how the group has helped bring about cultural change amongst the ranks.

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  • Portland, Ore., Tackles Untested Sexual Assault Kits with Tech

    Zack Quaintance

    February 01, 2019 |

    Government Technology |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Portland, Oregon

    To tackle the backlog of untested sexual assault kits, police agencies in Portland, Oregon collaborated with the Portland Bureau of Technology Services to create a tracking system for the kits, leading to a decrease in untested kits and ensuring that data was able to be analyzed and shared quickly when necessary. The Sexual Assault Management System, known as SAMS, is now being scaled to cities across America.

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  • Violent area of KCK sees big drop in crime after police start business checks

    Kevin Holmes

    January 31, 2019 |

    KSHB-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Kansas City, Missouri

    Parts of Kansas City were once regarded as high-crime areas, but thanks to a change in police practices, those crime rates have significantly decreased. Using a form of proactive policing that has officers on foot patrol and interacting with local business owners, these business checks have improved community moral while making the areas safer.

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  • Mission for new BPD squad: Investigating 'failed homicides'

    Maki Becker

    January 24, 2019 |

    The Buffalo News |

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    Response Location: United States, Buffalo, New York

    A rise in gun violence has lead the Buffalo, New York police department to change the way they respond to homicides. By forming a new unit that responds only to failed attempts at homicide, the department is now able to give more attention to the prevention of future acts of gun violence while also using resources more efficiently.

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