Crime and Safety Policy

Crime Prevention: The practice of taking proactive steps to reduce the likelihood of criminal activity in a specific area or community.

Community Policing: A philosophy and strategy of law enforcement that involves partnerships between police and the community to address public safety concerns.

Criminal Justice System: The system of institutions, policies, and procedures designed to control crime, judge and punish offenders, and protect citizens' rights.

Juvenile Justice: The system of policies and programs designed for the rehabilitation, treatment, and control of juvenile offenders.

Incarceration: The practice of imprisonment as a means of punishment for criminal offenders.

Restorative Justice: An approach to justice that focuses on repairing the harm caused by criminal behavior through dialogue, restitution, and community involvement.

Gun Control: The regulation of firearms ownership and use, including legislation, policy, and public health interventions aimed at reducing gun violence.

Domestic Violence: The pattern of abuse or control exerted by one domestic partner over another, including physical, sexual, emotional, and economic violence.

Drug Policy: The set of laws and regulations governing the production, distribution, and consumption of drugs, including policies related to drug addiction and drug-related crime.

Cybercrime: Crimes committed using computer technology, including identity theft, internet fraud, and data breaches.

Hate Crimes: Criminal offenses motivated by bias or prejudice toward a particular group or identity.

Policing Strategies: The various tactics and techniques used by law enforcement agencies to prevent and respond to criminal activity, including community policing, hot-spot policing, and broken windows policing.

Neighborhood Safety: Efforts to improve the safety, security, and livability of neighborhoods, including environmental design, social programs, and community engagement.

Emergency Management: Planning and response activities to prepare for and mitigate the effects of natural and man-made disasters.

Terrorism: Acts of violence committed for political, ideological, or religious purposes, including the use of explosives, assassination, and cyber-attacks.

Immigration Policy: The set of laws and regulations governing the movement of people across national borders, including policies related to border security, detention, and deportation.

Civil Rights: The set of laws and constitutional protections designed to ensure equal treatment and protection under the law for all citizens.

Surveillance and Privacy: The balance between public safety and individual privacy, including laws and regulations governing the use of surveillance technology by law enforcement agencies.

Mental Health and Criminal Justice: The intersection of mental illness and the criminal justice system, including policies and programs designed to divert individuals with mental illness away from incarceration and toward treatment.

Police Accountability: The effort to ensure that law enforcement officials are held responsible for their actions, including efforts to increase civilian oversight, transparency, and use-of-force policies.