2012-05-25T23:07:57Z Copyright (c) 2012, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/topics/public-safety.html http://www.rand.org/pubs/monographs/MG1107.html Jul 26, 2011 Jul 26, 2011

A new collection of essays by experts from the RAND Corporation examines America in the decade since the 9/11 terrorist attacks, focusing a critical eye on the nation's actions since the attacks and outlining changes in strategy needed to improve efforts against jihadist groups.

http://www.rand.org/blog/2012/05/webcast-getting-to-outcomes-in-underage-drinking-prevention.html May 21, 2012 May 21, 2012

In honor of National Underage Drinking Prevention Day, there will be a live, interactive webcast today (May 21) about successful approaches and resources to prevent underage drinking. The issue of underage drinking may sometimes be overshadowed by other forms of substance use, but it remains a steady and significant problem in the United States.

http://www.rand.org/gulf-states/policy-spotlights/flood-insurance-reforms.html May 18, 2012 May 18, 2012

FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program writes the vast majority of flood insurance on residential properties in the United States; current legislation includes a number of reforms that could strengthen the program. RAND has completed studies in four key areas that offer insight into the issues under consideration.

http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2012/spring/publisher.html May 14, 2012 May 14, 2012

In the spring 2012 issue of RAND Review, RAND president Michael Rich writes, "Since its founding in 1970, PRGS has trained generations of policy leaders. ... The school exhorts students and faculty to 'be the answer' in addressing policy challenges in our communities and around the world."

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/05/11/RAND.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

RAND President and CEO Michael Rich writes about how RAND computer models and empirical analyses are helping protect and restore the Louisiana coast.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/corporate_pubs/CP22-2012-04.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

Stories discuss Iran's nuclear threat, social security for Mexico's aging population, programs to help veterans and their families, the costs of crime and the value of police officers, psychological operations in Afghanistan, the U.S. health insurance mandate, legal representation in murder cases, marijuana legalization, U.S. competitiveness in educational achievement, and Louisiana's plan for a sustainable coast.

http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2012/spring/news4.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

Marijuana legalization will be on the ballot in at least two U.S. states in November 2012, and it is the subject of serious debate in a growing number of countries. When it comes to understanding the consequences of legalization, the devil is in the details of how the regulatory regime is designed.

http://www.rand.org/publications/randreview/issues/2012/spring/centerpiece.html May 11, 2012 May 11, 2012

An infographic presents findings from RAND's Cost of Crime Calculator — the new tool, by quantifying the tangible and intangible costs of crime, can help cities decide how best to invest their crime-control dollars.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/occasional_papers/OP357.html May 7, 2012 May 7, 2012

Police workforce readiness requires careful and consistent personnel development to ensure that needed skills and knowledge are recognized, appropriately utilized, and fostered. A RAND methodology developed for the U.S. Air Force may be applicable to law enforcement agencies, too.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1153.html May 7, 2012 May 7, 2012

Historically, police agencies have measured their performance against a restricted set of crime-focused indicators, but modern police officers must be prepared to take on a wide variety of roles. Performance measures should be multidimensional to capture this complexity. This report describes some key considerations in designing measures to evaluate law enforcement agencies and includes a detailed review of some international best practices.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/05/06/FA.html May 6, 2012 May 6, 2012

While I have no doubt of Levin's determination to protect the constitutional rights of American citizens, incremental adjustments and seemingly small compromises, each sensible under the circumstances, can have a cumulative effect that erodes the very liberty we are trying to protect, writes Brian Michael Jenkins.

http://www.rand.org/commentary/2012/04/20/WSJ.html Apr 20, 2012 Apr 20, 2012

Being honest about the uncertainties involved is the price of admission to any serious discussion about marijuana legalization, writes Beau Kilmer.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1228.html Apr 9, 2012 Apr 9, 2012

Illicit drug use continues to be an important public health and safety concern in Europe. An evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy 2005–12 and Action Plans examines the implementation, relevance, and influence of the Strategy and its added value for Member States and at EU level.

http://www.rand.org/gulf-states/policy-spotlights/crime-homicide-reduction.html Apr 3, 2012 Apr 3, 2012

The New Orleans Police Department launched a new crime-fighting plan in late January, with the title "SOS: Save Our Sons." The plan was developed using policing research similar to the findings of RAND's Center on Quality Policing.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120050.html Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2012

This study seeks to assess more comprehensively the results of decisions on whether and how to 'schedule' (i.e. to determine their legal status and penalties to be applied for sale or possession) newly emerging drugs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20120095.html Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2012

This paper explores the potential of the art market for open-source intelligence assessments of cultural security.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP201100285.html Apr 1, 2012 Apr 1, 2012

The authors assessed intergenerational transmission of smoking in mother-child dyads.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1218.html Mar 28, 2012 Mar 28, 2012

After visiting EU high tech crime units, conducting interviews with stakeholders, and holding a scenario-based workshop, RAND Europe researchers determined that a European Cybercrime Centre hosted by Europol would bring together input from several different entities and drive a common approach to tackling cybercrime.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1211.html Mar 27, 2012 Mar 27, 2012

Pattern and trend analysis and systematic randomness can be used to position U.S. border security personnel and equipment effectively for interdiction, and in some circumstances the combined approach is competitive with perfect surveillance.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1200.html Mar 27, 2012 Mar 27, 2012

The Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) aims to improve communities' ability to rapidly provide life-saving medications during public health emergencies. The authors examine (1) the status of communities' operational capability to meet the goal of delivering medical countermeasures within 48 hours of a federal decision to deploy assets and (2) whether there is evidence that CRI has improved communities' capability to meet that goal.