The militarization of America’s police may reduce crime: New study
The transfer of surplus military equipment to American police forces has divided communities. New research says it reduces crime.
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Men’s facial features may sway criminal sentencing
A new study suggests a link between certain facial features and the severity of the punishment a judge assigns to felony crime.
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Prisoners in the U.S.: Research on inmate population trends, demographics
A collection of government reports and academic papers that help paint a picture of the men, women and children in custody nationwide. We included a few research articles that look specifically at transgender inmates.
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Crime and gender: A partial explanation for why men commit more crime
A lower resting heart rate partially explains why men commit more crime than women, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Neighborhood crime linked to premature birth, low birthweights for babies
Living in a crime-prone neighborhood can be stressful. Researchers in Scotland have found a connection between premature births and low birthweights.
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Background checks on ammunition, guns may drastically reduce deaths
An analysis in The Lancet finds that national implementation of background checks on ammo purchases alone could reduce gun-related deaths by 81 percent.
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Marijuana legalization: Research review on crime and impaired driving
Crime and drunk driving tend to fall after marijuana legalization, according to a 2016 research review.
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‘Campus carry’ and the concealed carry of guns on college campuses: A collection of research
2016 review of research related to “campus carry,” or the debate about whether colleges should allow individuals with concealed carry permits to bring guns onto school property.
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26 ways to find information on people: Tips for writing about crime on deadline
A 2016 tip sheet offering a step-by-step guide to finding information about people while covering a crime-related story on deadline.
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Excessive or reasonable force by police? Research on law enforcement and racial conflict
Updated review of studies and reports that provide insights into law enforcement actions and recent patterns in America.
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