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Dec 18, 2024

Promotions in Law Enforcement: High-Priority Needs for Improving the Process to Identify and Select the Next Generation of Police Leaders

This report presents 47 high-priority expert-identified needs to inform the development and implementation of valid, reliable, and fair promotion processes in police agencies. The needs focus on reducing barriers to promotion and identifying metrics.

Jeremy D. Barnum, Dustin A. Richardson, Dulani Woods, Kevin D. Lucey, Meagan E. Cahill, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Oct 16, 2024

Identifying High-Priority Needs to Improve the Measurement and Application of Human Trafficking Prevalence Estimates

This report presents findings and recommendations from an expert workshop that focused on the types of information related to the prevalence and characteristics of trafficking that are most useful for practitioners working with trafficking survivors.

Rebecca Pfeffer, Melissa M. Labriola, Lynn Langton, Duren Banks, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Oct 8, 2024

Improving the Identification of and Responses to Victims of Elder Mistreatment

Results of a workshop conducted by RAND and RTI International indicate that the greatest need in the area of elder mistreatment is research to support evidence-based, culturally appropriate approaches and widespread adoption of effective programs.

Lynn Langton, Duren Banks, Madison Fann, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Sep 23, 2024

Law Enforcement Response to Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities: Identifying High-Priority Needs to Improve Law Enforcement Strategies

This report presents 23 expert-identified needs to inform efforts to improve the law enforcement response to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These needs focus on gaining a better understanding of this subject.

Dustin A. Richardson, Jeremy D. Barnum, Meagan E. Cahill, Dulani Woods, Kevin D. Lucey, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Sep 19, 2024

Community-Based Alternatives to Youth Incarceration

An expert panel explored issues associated with closing juvenile residential facilities and implementing community-based alternatives. The highest-priority needs centered on equity and disparity and on family engagement during the correction process.

Melissa M. Labriola, Samuel Peterson, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Sep 11, 2024

Using Data Governance and Data Management in Law Enforcement: Building a Research Agenda That Includes Strategy, Implementation, and Needs for Innovation

Deficiencies in the quality and interoperability of law enforcement data hamper law enforcement decisionmaking and operations. In this report, subject-matter experts discuss how data governance and data management can address these issues.

John S. Hollywood, Dulani Woods, Samuel Peterson, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Aug 13, 2024

Incorporating Those with Lived Experience to Improve Community Supervision Outcomes

This report describes findings from a workshop that explored challenges and opportunities faced by community supervision agencies that partner with individuals with lived experience with the justice system.

Joe Russo, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson
Jun 11, 2024

Better Measures of Justice: Identifying High-Priority Needs to Improve Data and Metrics in Policing

This report presents the 24 high-priority needs identified by subject-matter experts during workshop discussions on the challenges with extant police data collection and potential solutions for addressing them.

Jeremy D. Barnum, Meagan E. Cahill, Dulani Woods, Kevin D. Lucey, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Mar 13, 2024

Countering the Emerging Drone Threat to Correctional Security

Drones are being used to deliver contraband—such as drugs, cell phones, and weapons—into correctional institutions. This report presents findings from a workshop to explore key needs that must be met to better address this drone threat.

Joe Russo, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Nov 6, 2023

Reducing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Technical Violations of Probation or Parole Supervision

This report presents findings from an expert panel that explored ways to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the handling of technical violations of probation and parole — violations that, while not criminal, can be a driver of incarceration.

Joe Russo, Samuel Peterson, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson
Jun 26, 2023

Improving Employment Outcomes for the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Returning Citizens

Gainful employment is a key factor in reducing recidivism, but individuals released from federal prisons face significant barriers to employment. This report presents findings from a workshop held to explore related challenges and opportunities.

Joe Russo, Samuel Peterson, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson
Jan 12, 2023

Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Needs for Law Enforcement

As cryptocurrency is increasingly used for both legitimate business transactions and illegal activities, law enforcement must adapt. In this report, researchers describe cryptocurrency-related research and development needs for law enforcement.

Dulani Woods, John S. Hollywood, Jeremy D. Barnum, Danielle Fenimore, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Oct 11, 2022

Reducing Deaths in Law Enforcement Custody: Identifying High-Priority Needs for the Criminal Justice System

On behalf of the National Institute of Justice, RTI International and the RAND Corporation convened a panel of experts to discuss challenges and potential solutions to developing and using a national data collection of law enforcement–related deaths.

Duren Banks, Michael G. Planty, Madison Fann, Lynn Langton, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Sep 8, 2022

Amplifying the Speakers: Identifying High-Priority Needs for Law Enforcement Public Information Officers

Law enforcement communications staff are crucial to meeting public expectations for transparency and responsiveness to concerns, but little is known about their needs. Researchers held a workshop to identify priorities for improving the profession.

Michael J. D. Vermeer, Jeremy D. Barnum, Siara I. Sitar, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson
Jul 27, 2022

Intimate Partner Abuse Solution Programs: Identifying High-Priority Needs Within the Criminal Justice System for Programs Focused on Intimate Partner Violence Prevention

Despite widespread use of intimate partner abuse solution programs by court systems and communities, there remains limited information on their effectiveness. The authors convened a panel of experts to better understand the needs of these programs.

Lynn Langton, Madison Fann, Duren Banks, Michael G. Planty, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
May 3, 2022

Leveraging Technology to Support Prisoner Reentry

The corrections sector increasingly uses technology to provide supervision services and programs for individuals reentering the community after incarceration. Experts identified strategies for employing technology to improve reentry outcomes.

Joe Russo, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson
Feb 24, 2022

Sex Trafficking and Substance Use: Identifying High-Priority Needs Within the Criminal Justice System

In this report, RAND researchers investigate the intersections between substance use disorder and sex trafficking and discuss how these issues complicate victims' identification and screening and their ability to access treatment and legal remedies.

Lynn Langton, Michael G. Planty, Duren Banks, Amanda R. Witwer, Dulani Woods, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Brian A. Jackson
Jul 26, 2021

Community Supervision in a Digital World: Challenges and Opportunities

Increased access to technology and corresponding increases in computer-facilitated crime have resulted in a greater number of tech-savvy individuals under supervision. Experts identified strategies to help officers manage their online activity.

Joe Russo, Michael J. D. Vermeer, Dulani Woods, Brian A. Jackson