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The 2016 Social Media Survey was designed to build on the findings of previous social media surveys and fill gaps in knowledge on how law enforcement agencies use the technology.

Technology is a key component of any law enforcement operation — new, innovative technologies can support more efficient crime prevention and response; better protect police officers and the public; and potentially improve relationships between law enforcement and the community through better, more transparent exchanges of information. This brief article outlines and details key steps and decisions a law enforcement organization should take in determining the adoption of new technologies.… Read More

This article reviews the rationale for and the content of a publication by the Justice Innovation Center for Small, Rural, Tribal, and Border (SRTB) Criminal Justice Agencies, which represents agencies that lack a centralized voice that can influence the development of technologies and other solutions to address their distinctive challenges and guide research that addresses their needs.

This brief explores the research behind many current models, discusses methods commonly used to measure “predictive power,” and outlines what is required to measure the efficacy of various approaches to risk assessment.