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Current Crime and Justice Policy News
As more municipalities weigh the future of their police departments, UNLV professors explain what these movements mean and how they would work.
Triple-major Martha Amaya’s research explores the interactions between policing, public policy, and crowd science.
Criminal justice students gather public opinion on law enforcement use of drones and body-worn cameras before and after the Oct. 1 shooting.
Criminal justice professor Melissa Rorie digs into the relationship between Nevada's casinos and its gaming regulators.
UNLV professor uses crime science to head off chaos in public spaces.
Study conducted for U.S. Dept. of Justice by UNLV Center for Crime and Justice Policy, non-profit research organization CNA, and Las Vegas Metro Police.
Crime and Justice Policy In The News
A botched arrest attempt by federal immigration agents last week at Harry Reid International Airport departed from several standard law enforcement practices, according to a retired FBI special agent who reviewed the incident.
FOIA request reveals hiring gains, but one-third of trooper positions still unfilled.
The incident raised questions about Nevada's Castle Doctrine, which can justify a homeowner's use of deadly force when they reasonably believe they or others face an imminent threat.
While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.
While the official festival kicks off Friday, a parade is set to run through the Las Vegas Strip tomorrow to usher in the event. With the large crowds expected, experts are emphasizing the importance of planning for security concerns, heat safety and potential medical emergencies.
Heightened tensions tied to the conflict in the Middle East, along with a recent shooting in Austin that left at least two people dead last weekend, have prompted renewed warnings from former FBI officials about the risk of terrorism and the importance of reporting suspicious behavior.
