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Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Assistant Policy Researcher; Ph.D. Candidate, Pardee RAND Graduate School
Researchers explore artificial intelligence (AI) governance options that the U.S. may consider in light of the EU AI Act, and highlight the need for collaboration between the U.S. and the EU.
RAND designed a community-based tabletop dialogue to address conflict between police officers and the communities they serve. The dialogue is designed to start a conversation about these issues among community stakeholders, including police, government agencies, social service providers, resident representatives, and other concerned organizations.
What factors lead people to join violent extremist organizations? What prompts them to exit extremist groups, and in some cases joining the fight against radicalization?
Law enforcement agencies (LEAs) face a number of recruitment challenges in attracting talented law enforcement candidates who represent a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. This study aims to increase the capacity of LEAs to implement innovative youth programs that introduce and promote careers in law enforcement.
U.S. prisons offer services and programs designed to support incarcerated parents and their children, however, little is known about what programs exist, how they are implemented, and the extent to which incarcerated parents participate. This project examined and documented available prison-based programs for incarcerated parents.
RAND conducted an independent research study on deputy subgroups within the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to better understand the role and impact of these groups.
The Better Policing Toolkit is a resource to help law enforcement agencies identify and implement the most effective strategies for different crime problems.
RAND, partnering with the Police Executive Research Forum, RTI International, and the University of Denver, is conducting research to assess and prioritize needs across the criminal justice community and to utilize innovation to solve problems and work smarter.
An evaluation of of the impact and implementation of Tools for Life, a program designed to improve school climate and safety, in Jackson, Mississippi public schools.
RAND is exploring the use of simulation-based training for law enforcement, emergency responders, and others, with projects that are evaluating technology solutions, integrating training simulators, and developing new virtual systems for training.
