Los Angeles, CA — October 16, 2025 — For decades, the U.S. has treated gun violence like a criminal issue —not a public health crisis. A new report from the Center for Policing Equity (CPE) argues that it’s time to change that. “Community Solutions to Prevent Gun Violence: Strengthening Research and Evaluation to Build Safer Neighborhoods” explores how evidence-based community-driven strategies are saving lives and rebuilding trust — and why they’re at risk of disappearing jus...| Policing Equity
Gun violence has become a disturbingly common occurrence in everyday American life. Communities have responded to this increase in mass shootings with investments in community violence intervention (CVI) programs. In this blog post, Jessica Mofield, Vice President of Policy and Community Engagement at CPE, explores how communities have historically strengthened community-led CVI initiatives and the support they now need to feel truly safe. The post The Fatal Flaw of Top-Down Safety: Why Exclu...| Policing Equity
In this blog, Marcus McKinney, Senior Advisor for Government Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives at CPE, pens A Love Letter to Los Angeles in honor of #HispanicHeritageMonth. In it, he recalls the city’s history of resilience and how, time and again, Angelenos rise up to fight against discrimination and oppression. Their bravery–especially now when Black and Brown communities are being targeted and discriminated against by the Trump administration’s immigration policies–inspires us t...| Policing Equity
On September 17, 2025, we proudly joined with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) to release two new Justice Navigator Assessments (JNAs) for the Lancaster and Palmdale Stations. This joint rollout event marked an important milestone in our more than three-year partnership with LASD, rooted in a shared commitment: making public safety systems in the Antelope Valley work better for everyone. The post Building Safer Communities in the Antelope Valley: Justice Navigator Assessme...| Policing Equity
Los Angeles, CA — September 15, 2025 — The Center for Policing Equity (CPE), in partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), has released two new Justice Navigator Assessments (JNAs) analyzing policing data from LASD’s Palmdale and Lancaster stations. The findings reveal significant racial disparities in police activity and opportunities for policy and organizational changes to improve public safety outcomes and community trust. “The reports provide communi...| Policing Equity
The Oaklandside, an independent nonprofit newsroom serving Oakland, California, reports that the Bay Area Rapid Transit System (BART) has released a new report stating violent crime has “dropped by 36% in the first seven months of the year compared to the same period last year,” and points to the installation of new, hardened gates as strong deterrents against fare evasion and crime. However, several crime categories, such as aggravated assaults and simple assaults, have “remained stabl...| Policing Equity
Axios Philadelphia reports on the city’s new two-year police contract that includes raises and bonuses for police officers but zero funding for the Citizens Police Oversight Commission (CPOC). While the new contract does not restrict or eliminate CPOC, it “neuters” CPOC and its ability to conduct independent investigations into police officers. CPE’s Hans Menos, VP of Public Safety Innovations, tells Axios: After many cities enacted police reforms following George Floyd’s murder, th...| Policing Equity
For years, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has seen the number of Black recruits, and in particular women, drop. Now, according to reports from the LA Times, the pool of candidates has all but run dry. This recruiting challenge isn’t exclusive to the LAPD. Law enforcement agencies across the country are experiencing challenges in recruitment despite generous pay and pension options, and the Trump administration’s efforts to get rid of DEI policies nationwide have exacerbated thes...| Policing Equity
The federal government’s move to insert itself into local policing decisions in Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and (soon it seems) Chicago is not just overreach but an expansion of federal nullification. It nullifies the will of voters, the authority of elected officials, and the steady progress of communities that have worked to keep themselves safe on their own terms. By treating local voices as disposable, federal authorities are attempting to erase democratic control where it matters mo...| Policing Equity
As Congress moves to slash Medicaid funding, millions of Americans stand to lose more than just health coverage—they risk losing the stability and safety that come from accessible care. Drawing on the firsthand experiences of a former police chief and a mental health professional, this blog explores how deep cuts to the social safety net threaten not only individual well-being, but also the health and safety of entire communities. The post Gutting Medicaid is a Public Safety Crisis in the M...| Policing Equity