By Ari Maas – Executive Summary – In the late 2010s, many states began reforming their criminal justice systems to make them more equitable. Hastily passed reforms put ill-conceived policies in place that have inadvertently decreased law-abiding citizens’ public safety. […]
Keeping the Spirit Alive: Making Sensible Criminal Justice Reforms →
By Cassidy Henry Pearson – Executive Summary – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has not adapted to changes in migrant demographics, leaving it ill-prepared to address the influx of juveniles. USBP apprehensions have increased from 21,022 people in fiscal
‘Hieleras’ or Day Care: Addressing Organizational Culture in U.S. Customs and Border Protection →
By David Green – Executive Summary – Context and Purpose Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), one of the premier law enforcement agencies globally, employs over 10,000 individuals.[1] Gab Canova notes that employees are the organization’s most critical asset, essential for realizing
Optimizing the Performance Management System for Homeland Security Investigations →
By Shanalee Gallagher – Executive Summary – Public safety telecommunicators (PSTs) are vital to emergency response systems, acting as the link between the public and emergency services. However, these professionals face significant challenges, including high attrition rates, insufficient training, and
By John Freeman – Executive Summary – Contemporary policing has become increasingly challenging as agencies seek to maintain officer safety and meet the demands of an ever-evolving problem space, taxing its shrinking labor force. Data reveal higher line-of-duty injury and
Sic Parvis Magna: Real-Time Crime Centers for Small Policing’s Large Role in Homeland Security →
By Adam D’Antonio – Executive Summary – Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) is an umbrella term for highly autonomous aircraft designed to transport small groups of people and cargo on demand. It is statutorily defined as “a transportation system that transports
Hijacking My Air Taxi: Forecasting Homeland Security Threats in an Urban Air Mobility Environment →
By Andrew Cullen – Executive Summary – Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) was developed in response to the 1988 officer-involved shooting of Joseph Robinson in Memphis, Tennessee, as he was experiencing a mental health crisis.[1] Following this incident, Memphis and other
By Arminda Bia – Executive Summary – This thesis proposes innovative strategies for modernizing the New York City Police Department’s (NYPD’s) practices, aiming to revitalize human resource management and enhance organizational resilience. These measures are designed to optimize the retention
The Role of Transparency in Police Culture: The Case of the NYPD →
By Diogenes Ayala – Executive Summary – White supremacy violence is increasing in the United States. Domestic terror attacks based on hatred of race, religion, or identity have surged from five episodes a year to thirty-one in 2017.[1] The ideology
Resisting Hate Through Law: Policy Pathways to Dismantle Extremism →
By Nathan Weston – Executive Summary – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) relies on an antiquated position classification system, the Factor Evaluation System (FES), which is inadequate for meeting the modern challenges and requirements of the agency.[1] The inflexibility
