Trust between law enforcement and the public is critical for public safety. Communities rely on police and prosecutors to protect them from crime and injustice. Law enforcement, in turn, relies on community support and cooperation to ensure safety. Improving the training and well-being of police, prosecutors, and corrections staff, and prioritizing community relationships, are essential for building cultures of accountability and trust within agencies and with communities.
We aim to build a fairer and more effective criminal justice system by replacing ineffective policies with practical, tested practices that reduce both crime and unnecessary incarceration.
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