Criminal Justice & Policing

Policing policy, prosecution, sentencing, corrections, and community safety strategies.

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Policing Policy & Oversight Standards, accountability, body‑cam policy, and community oversight boards. Prosecution & Defense Charging decisions, diversion, plea bargains, and defense resources/capacity. Sentencing & Bail Reform Guidelines, risk tools, pretrial services, and disparities in outcomes. Corrections, Reentry & Probation Prisons/jails, supervision, reentry services, and recidivism reduction. Juvenile Justice Youth courts, diversion, school discipline, and rehabilitation‑focused models. Forensics & Evidence DNA, ballistics, digital forensics, and chain‑of‑custody integrity in courts. Gun Violence & Public Safety Violence interruption, ERPOs, background checks, and prevention programs. Victim Services & Restorative Justice Support, restitution, rights, and community‑based healing processes.

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vnews.com > 09/14/2026 > vermont-lawmakers-scrutinize-corrections-policy

Lawmakers probe VT risk containment prison policy

3+ hour, 36+ min ago   (818+ words) Vermont lawmakers responsible for overseeing the Department of Corrections are taking a closer look at a department policy that has expanded the criteria the department uses to keep people incarcerated beyond their minimum sentence. The policy, known as risk containment,…...


coloradopolitics.com > 09/14/2026 > mesa-county-judge-suspended-missy-woods-sentenced-court-crawl-2

Mesa County judge suspended, Missy Woods sentenced | COURT CRAWL

3+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1127+ words) Welcome to Court Crawl, Colorado Politics’ roundup of news from the third branch of government. The Colorado Supreme Court has suspended a judge as his misconduct investigation unfolds, plus a former state DNA analyst has been criminally sentenced for her…...


circlevilleherald.com > news > pickaway-county-common-pleas-court-introduces-new-online-juror-system-with-postcard-summons > article_95fea6aa-d309-4a03-a6d0-55cbfd3d37e0.html

Pickaway County Common Pleas Court introduces new online juror system with postcard summons

56+ min ago   (211+ words) The front of the new Official Court Summons Postcard. CIRCLEVILLE – Matthew H. Chafin, Judge of Pickaway County Common Pleas Court announces the launch of a brand-new jury management system designed to simplify and improve the jury duty process for Pickaway…...


today.thefinancialexpress.com.bd > metro-news > hc-orders-database-check-to-stop-fake-warrants-1789410335

HC orders database check to stop fake warrants

3+ hour, 36+ min ago   (325+ words) The High Court has ordered police to verify the authenticity of any arrest warrant against their central data management system before executing it, in a bid to curb arrests and harassment through fake warrants, reports bdnews24.com.The court also directed…...


bangordailynews.com > 09/14/2026 > bangor > bangor-police-courts > fairfield-police-officer-broke-mans-neck-lawsuit

Fairfield police officer broke man’s neck while he was handcuffed, lawsuit says

29+ min ago   (519+ words) A Maine man is suing a police officer and the town that employs him after the officer allegedly used excessive force that fractured the man’s neck and gave him a concussion. Frederick Moody of Anson sued Fairfield and officer Joseph…...


texasborderbusiness.com > edinburg-police-chief-announces-retirement

Edinburg Police Chief Announces Retirement

2+ hour, 18+ min ago   (393+ words) Texas Border Business Edinburg Police Chief Announces Retirement Listen to article (english) Translate text to Spanish or other 102 languages! EDINBURG, Texas – Edinburg Police Chief Jaime Ayala has officially announced his upcoming retirement from the Edinburg Police Department, effective October 30, 2026. Chief…...


villagegreennj.com > police-and-fire > south-orange-police-invite-public-comment-about-the-departments-policing-to-accreditation-assessors

South Orange Police Invite Public Comment About the Department's Policing to Accreditation Assessors

1+ hour, 48+ min ago   (293+ words) As part of the South Orange Police Department’s goal of becoming accredited by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), a team of assessors from the organization will examine all aspects of the department’s policies and procedures,…...


fortworthreport.org > 09/14/2026 > two-fort-worth-firefighters-receive-2026-star-of-texas-awards

Two Fort Worth firefighters receive 2026 Star of Texas awards

39+ min ago   (190+ words) Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 11, 2026 delivered the keynote address and presented awards to honor the service and sacrifice of peace officers, firefighters, and first responders at the 2026 Star Of Texas Awards in Austin. During his remarks, the Governor acknowledged the…...


moodyonthemarket.com > st-joseph-township-police-chief-announces-retirement

St. Joseph Township Police Chief announces retirement

21+ min ago   (239+ words) St. Joseph Township Police Chief Randy Leng is retiring. Leng addressed the township board of trustees Monday after submitting a letter announcing his impending retirement following 44 years in law enforcement, 42 of them with the township. He thanked the board for…...


whbl.com > 09/14/2026 > new-london-woman-leads-law-on-an-early-monday-morning-chase

New London Woman Leads Law on an Early Monday Morning Chase

1+ hour, 25+ min ago   (210+ words) whbl.com New London Woman Leads Law on an Early Monday Morning Chase A New London Woman was taken into custody on multiple charges after an unsuccessful attempt to elude the law in Fond du Lac County. Shortly before 3 AM…...