In the first quarter of 2025, LEL has remained focused on promoting fact-based solutions to enhance the fairness and effectiveness of our justice system while ensuring safer communities in a complex political landscape.  As always, we value your input as we navigate this challenging time for reform. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any […]

Four priorities Congress can pass this year that will improve public safety, accountability, and fairness. INTRODUCTION Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime &  Incarceration (LEL), which was formed in 2015,  brings together approximately 200 current and former police chiefs, sheriffs, federal and state chief prosecutors, attorneys general, and corrections officials from across the country who […]

As we plan for the coming year, we are pleased to present a recap of LEL’s accomplishments in 2024. Over the past year, we have expanded our public profile to be a trusted voice for evidence-based reforms that enhance public safety and reduce crime.  These successes would not have been possible without the support of […]

As 2024 draws to a close, we are reflecting on the many ways that LEL members have advanced public safety and justice reform in a challenging political environment. This quarter, LEL’s expertise has continued to be an important component of efforts to combat myths and to highlight the need for fact-based policy solutions. EVENTS Brennan […]

Over the past few months, concerns about crime have been a central part of our political conversation, often accompanied by misguided critiques of justice reforms. Against that backdrop, the voice of law enforcement leaders who believe that reducing both crime and incarceration is essential for public safety is more critical than ever. This summer, we […]

This spring, LEL has been busy with several events (virtual and in-person) promoting our twin goals of advancing criminal justice reform and protecting public safety. We hosted our first in-person meeting since before the pandemic. We also continued to work with partners to advance key advocacy priorities at both the state level and nationally.  EVENTS […]

As we step into 2024, Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime & Incarceration (LEL) is looking forward to exciting opportunities to advance innovative criminal justice reform. We are planning the first of what we hope will be a series of in-person events designed to explore relevant topics and foster meaningful connections among members. We will […]

As we plan for the coming year, are pleased to present a recap of LEL’s greatest accomplishments in 2023 in advancing our mission to support reasonable, evidence-based reforms that reduce incarceration and keep us safe. Thank you to all of our members for their continued support and participation during a year marked by significant change […]