Featured Programs and Practices for Law Enforcement
Ceasefire (Oakland, Calif.)
This is a focused-deterrence group violence reduction strategy (GVRS) designed to reduce or control gun violence in Oakland, Calif. The program is rated Effective.
Procedural Justice Training Program
This program was designed to “slow down” police officers’ thought processes during encounters with citizens. The program is rated No Effects.
Geographically Focused Policing Initiatives
Geographically focused policing initiatives increase the presence and visibility of police officers at specific high-crime locations to significantly reduce crime and disorder.
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