Crime and the Coronavirus

Meagan Cahill, senior policy researcher with the RAND Corporation, describes how crime rates have changed since the outbreak of COVID-19, how police agencies have adapted their strategies, and how policies for policing could change in the short and long-term future.

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State Police Powers: A Less Than Optimal Remedy for COVID-19
May 1, 2020
Douglas C. Ligor @DougLigor

How can the United States face what may be a growing threat of pandemics without having to exercise powers so extraordinary that they not only restrict fundamental rights and liberties, but also damage or jeopardize the economic livelihood of so many?
Measures to Help Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19 Are Welcome but Not Enough
May 12, 2020
Madeline Nightingale, Joanna Hofman @JoannaBHofman, et al.

One of the most worrying and consistent trends during the COVID-19 lockdown is an increase in domestic violence. Governments are taking different approaches in how they act to stop the violence and help victims to be heard during the lockdown. Securing adequate resources for support services is vital.
Reactivating Retirees for Police Service in Times of Crisis
Apr 21, 2020
Bob Harrison

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of police officers and deputies have been exposed to or tested positive for the coronavirus. Gaps in personnel coverage could be filled by easing restrictions on the hiring of retired police officers rather than relying on existing resources.
The Great Reset: Policing in 2030
Apr 20, 2020
Bob Harrison

Scenarios of possible futures can help planners envision what the future could be, and plan ways to optimize opportunities or mitigate damage. Trends regarding retail operations, hotels, tax revenues, fines and forfeitures, and autonomous vehicles are all happening today. We've imagined how they might extend into the future.

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State Police Powers: A Less Than Optimal Remedy for COVID-19

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