“Many American communities are wrestling with how to reform their approach to public safety in the wake of police killings, particularly of Black men. There are many ideas for what the right reforms might be, ranging from minor policy tweaks to wholesale replacement of departments. To help communities as they sort through these ideas, we review real experiences with policing reform, highlighting wherever possible the best scientific evidence on the subject.”
Fulfilling the Promise of Public Safety: Some Lessons from Recent Research
Ben Struhl, Alexander Gard-Murray (May 2022)