A comprehensive study shows significant reduction in pre-trial detention rates following bail reform implementation.

Major cities report a decrease in use-of-force incidents after implementing new de-escalation protocols.

The highest court will consider the extent of Fourth Amendment protections for personal data stored on cloud services.

A new approach combining job training and mental health support sees a 30% drop in repeat offenses.

The bill includes measures to reduce mandatory minimums, expand alternative sentencing, and increase funding for community-based programs.

Researchers develop AI-assisted interview techniques to enhance the reliability of eyewitness accounts in criminal cases.

The program pairs mental health professionals with specially trained officers to respond to crisis situations.

Research indicates that while overall stop rates have decreased, racial gaps in who gets stopped and searched remain significant.

More jurisdictions are dedicating resources to review and potentially overturn wrongful convictions.

Federal recommendations push for alternatives to isolation and limits on duration of solitary confinement.

More states are adopting programs that focus on rehabilitation and community reconciliation for young offenders.

Appeals court ruling requires prosecutors to disclose more evidence before plea deals, potentially reshaping negotiation dynamics.

Program emphasizing officer engagement and relationship-building with residents leads to improved trust and cooperation.

National system aims to prevent officers with history of misconduct from being rehired in different locations.

Specialized courts focusing on treatment rather than punishment show promise in reducing recidivism among drug offenders.

New software provides judges with data-driven insights on sentencing, sparking debate on the role of technology in courtrooms.

Study finds inmates who participate in higher education courses are significantly less likely to reoffend after release.

Advanced ballistics analysis method could improve solving rates for shootings and provide stronger evidence in court.

Growing criticism leads to reforms aimed at protecting property rights and limiting law enforcement's ability to seize assets.

Innovative VR simulations help prisoners develop life skills and prepare for challenges they may face upon release.