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Highlights from the Community Safety Leadership Academies + new paper on predicting police misconduct
The Crime Lab shares an update on our Community Safety Leadership Academies, including highlights from the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy cohort two kickoff event and the graduation of our second cohort of the Policing Leadership Academy.
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Recap: VP Kamala Harris recognized Crime Lab’s CVI Leadership Academy at White House
Crime Lab shares a brief recap of the event at the White House along with photos and a recording of the event.
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Historic Moment: VP Kamala Harris will recognize Crime Lab’s CVI Leadership Academy at White House
Crime Lab reports that the CVILA will graduate at the White House and that their work will be recognized by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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2023 in review: A reason for optimism in the face of great challenges
Crime Lab shares an end-of-year update on its work to reduce gun violence and advance justice.
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Policing Leadership Academy Graduation of Inaugural Cohort
Crime Lab announces the graduation of the inaugural cohort of the Policing Leadership Academy (PLA).
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CVI Leadership Academy Launch
Crime Lab announces the launch of the Community Violence Intervention Leadership Academy (CVILA).
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Announcing Our New Website
Crime Lab unveils its new website to better explain our work and partnerships, and our mission to reduce gun violence and advance justice.
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What’s Driving Summer Violence?
Crime Lab data clears up a common misconception about summer violence.
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Fair and Just Policing for All
Crime Lab shares the need for policing management training to help improve policing.
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Rethinking How We Police Opioids
Crime Lab highlights research on an opioid police diversion program.
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