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While the US has only 5 percent of the world's population, it accounts for nearly a quarter of its prisoners. There are nearly 2.3 million people in our nation's prisons and jails. With 655 inmates for every 100,000 people, the U.S. is by far the leader in incarceration among Western countries.
Top 10 Cold Cases – Kidnappings
Child abduction in the United States continues to reach astronomically high numbers. Even with advanced technology to help solve cold cases in kidnappings, there is still a pressing need for collaboration between U.S. Government agencies and crime analysis experts to join forces and uncover the truth behind these unsolved crimes.
What Does “Defund the Police” Actually Mean?
“Defunding the police” means reallocating some portion of a police budget to community services such as housing, health, counseling, and education. These forms of community service have been proven to lower crime rates while also boosting public wellbeing. Unfortunately, the phrase “Defund the Police” has been subject to politicization and misinformation, and sometimes misconstrued with a call to abolish police departments.
National Criminal Justice Month: An Advocacy Toolkit
Established by the United States Congress in 2009, March is National Criminal Justice Month, and its purpose is to promote societal awareness around the causes and consequences of crime, as well as strategies for preventing and responding to crime.
A Guide to Fingerprints: What Information Do They Hold?
For well over a century, fingerprints have been at the cornerstone of forensic investigations in America. The resilience of this method of identification comes down to a powerful tenet that’s yet to be disproven: no two sets of fingerprints are the same.
Top Cybersecurity Threats to the US in 2021
As computers, smartphones, and networks have become more sophisticated, so have the various types of cyberattacks that they face. And an increasing reliance on connected systems means that a disruption in service can have an enormous real-world impact.
A Quick History of Forensic Science: Fingerprints, DNA & Beyond
Forensics is an exciting field no matter the era in which it’s practiced; there’s always a little more than meets the eye. To get a quick look at the history of forensics and the crimes it solved as well as committed, read on.
Forensic Genealogy: How In-Home DNA Tests Can Help Law Enforcement
Forensic genealogy is the most powerful tool that investigators have gained in the 21st century, but its quick adoption and lack of oversight have led to some serious debates around privacy and due process.
