Center for Policing Equity

On Nov. 23, 2012, Jordan Davis was just being a teen. He was in a car, listening to music with friends. As a 17-year-old boy, he had his whole life ahead of him. Instead, Michael David Dunn, a White man enraged over the Black boys' loud music, fired 10 rounds at the vehicle, fatally striking Jordan. It's a tragic story about armed aggression, racial prejudice, and the subjective misperception of threat. It also highlights the ongoing need to reduce gun violence in our communities, critical work for us at CPE. Read more at https://lnkd.in/grKvNpsr.

Between a Cleveland police officer opening his patrol car door and fatally shooting Tamir Rice, it took two seconds. In just two seconds, a White police officer decided that an unarmed Black boy – a 12-year-old child playing at a park – warranted deadly force. The adultification of Black children is a disturbing phenomenon in which Black children are dehumanized and routinely treated as adults, their childhoods dismissed. This must end. So, today, CPE honors and reflects on the life of Tamir Rice. We feel sorrow for his friends and family, and we pledge to continue our work in redesigning the public safety systems that failed him. To learn more about CPE Co-founder and CEO Phillip Atiba Goff's research into the adultification of Black children, visit the CPE blog below: https://lnkd.in/gZJV_UVY.

As federal and state governments continue to criminalize abortion, sexual orientation and gender-affirming care, local leaders still have a way to push back against these so-called "morality laws." In our latest CPE white paper, we detail how municipal governments and law enforcement can use deliberate nonenforcement to help keep folks safe. Our recommendations include 1) affirming a public commitment to the rights and safety of pregnant and LGBTQ+ people, 2) consulting with affected communities, and 3) allocating funds away from enforcement. You can read our full slate of recommendations at https://lnkd.in/gCmFjuJu

Research shows Black drivers are searched up to five times more often than White drivers during traffic stops, yet are less likely to be found with contraband. These disparities fuel distrust in policing and are harming communities. That's why we're asking for your help. This Dec. 3, celebrate Giving Tuesday by considering a donation to the Center for Policing Equity. With your support, we can continue our advocacy work to redesign public safety and help eliminate the bias in policing practices. (Giving Tuesday link here/add "Link in bio" for Insta)

Nicole M. Napolitano, Ph.D., CPE's Director of Research Strategy, will start off the day at the American Society of Criminology's Annual Meeting with a round table discussion titled Police Accountability in a Digital Age at 8 a.m. Next, join us from 9:30-10:50 a.m. for a roundtable exploring the California Racial Justice Act and its powerful role in addressing racial bias in the justice system. Featuring CPE's Rob Kenter Ph.D. and Jason Tsui, this session will dive into the challenges of operationalizing RJA in legal and data contexts. Learn how defense attorneys and data scientists are working together to tackle obstacles and drive justice reform. American Society of Criminology #ASC2024 #PolicingEquity #RacialJusticeAct #JusticeReform #DataDrivenJustice #CPEatASC #PublicSafety #CenterForPolicingEquity #JusticeNerds #ASCriminology2024

?? Join CPE at ASC 2024! ?? CPE's Rob Kenter Ph.D. and Hans Menos, Ph.D., LCSW will present at the AIR Opportunity Fund panel on Friday, Nov. 15, from 3:30-4:50 p.m. They will share insights on Redesigning Public Safety via Place-Based Collaborations, highlighting innovative, data-driven strategies for community transformation. The session will be focused on the need for evidence-based solutions in the face of tough-on-crime rhetoric, and how partnerships can drive sustainable, justice-oriented reforms. Be part of the conversation on transforming public safety with data-driven solutions! Learn more about the American Society of Criminology's 29th Annual Meeting at asc41.org. #ASC2024 #PolicingEquity #PublicSafetyReform #DataDrivenChange #JusticeRedesign #CenterForPolicingEquity #JusticeNerds #ASCriminology2024

The American Society of Criminology's 29th Annual Meeting takes place Nov. 13-16 in San Francisco. Be sure to catch the Center for Policing Equity's roundtable, "The Role of Data in Public Safety Redesign," happening Friday, Nov. 15, from 2-3:20 p.m. Our team will discuss how traditional police data can be unreliable and why mixed-methods approaches offer a fuller picture for evaluating and improving public safety responses. ?? Featured Speakers: ? Moderator: Jaspal Bhatia, American Institutes for Research ? Panel: Rob Kenter Ph.D., Nicole M. Napolitano, Ph.D., Leslie Salas-Hernández, PhD, MPH from CPE Learn more about the ASC event details and CPE's roundtable at asc41.org. #ASC2024 #PublicSafetyRedesign #DataDrivenChange #PolicingEquity #Criminology #CenterForPolicingEquity #JusticeNerds #ASCriminology2024 American Society of Criminology

The American Society of Criminology's 29th Annual Meeting begins today. Jason Tsui, CPE'S Senior Data Analyst, will participate in the Roundtable: A Symphony in 4 Parts: Improving Data Infrastructure, Quality, Accessibility, and Literacy, for Better Decision-making at 11 a.m. Also, Nicole Napolitano, CPE'S Director of Research Strategy, will present at 2 p.m. on the topic of The Deficient Outcomes of Civilian Police Oversight in New York City: A Theory Logic Model.

Tanisha Anderson was a 37-year-old Black woman living in Cleveland. Ten years ago to the day, she needed help. She was in crisis, having a mental health emergency. Her family had called 911 for assistance, but after multiple visits from police, she was detained, handcuffed and placed face down on the sidewalk. When officers finally checked on her, she had stopped breathing. She would later be pronounced dead at the hospital with the coroner ruling it a homicide, identifying multiple abrasions and contusions and citing the prone position as a contributing factor in her death. Her story is incredibly sad, but not surprising. Our research shows that police response to mental health emergencies far too often leads to unnecessary violence. That's why we're calling for change. You can read our recommendations for reform, including how to invest in alternative response programs, at https://lnkd.in/es38M3aS.

Today marks what should have been Akai Gurley's 38th birthday. He was fatally shot by a New York City police officer while walking down the stairwell of a Brooklyn housing project with his girlfriend. The high-profile killing made national news and put a spotlight on the over-policing of Black neighborhoods and law enforcement training policies – two key issues found in much of CPE's research and advocacy. Although the officer was eventually convicted of manslaughter, the charge was downgraded to criminally negligent homicide with no prison time. Akai's death is a reminder that deadly policing practices continue to harm vulnerable communities, and we have more work to do to make policing less racist, less deadly, and less omnipresent.