New Issue of the NIJ Journal

Predicting Recidivism, Ballistic Body Armor and More

The National Institute of Justice has released its latest edition of the NIJ Journal.

This issue features an article on how Philadelphia’s Adult Probation and Parole Department is using a computerized system that predicts the risk of recidivism.

This issue also features an article outlining issues regarding the testing and inspection of ballistic body armor, and takes a look at the research being used in anti-human trafficking efforts.

Read more:

• Predicting Recidivism Risk: New Tool in Philadelphia Shows Great Promise
• Ballistic Body Armor: A Closer Look at the Follow-Up Inspection and Testing Program
• The Grant Progress Assessment Program: Looking Back on Success and Moving Forward
• Kristen M. Zgoba Wins the Peter P. Lejins Research Award
• Sex Offenders Monitored by GPS Found to Commit Fewer Crimes
• Ending Modern-Day Slavery: Using Research to Inform U.S. Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts
• The Pitfalls of Prediction

February issue of Law & Order - now online!

FEBRUARY 2013 LAW and ORDER

FOCUS: Communications and Facilities
Tiburon Police Management Systems
Consolidation of Communication Centers 
RMS is Critical  
RMS: Tips for Purchasing or Upgrading
State of the Art: Dispatch Furnishings
Dispatch Systems…Two Case Studies
The Modern Police Evidence Room

SPECIAL REPORT: Cop Gear
The Latest Firearms from the 2013 SHOT Show
What’s New in Lightbars?

FEATURES:
Managing Successful K9 Teams

DEPARTMENTS:
On The Job: Head in the Cloud
Mission Critical Systems: Smart911 from Rave Mobile Safety
Fleet Management: RAM Safe-T-Charge™ Battery Protection System
Just Handed Down: Citizens May Record Police in Public
Discipline: The Power of Praise
Product Spotlight: Intruder™ G2™ Type IIIA Tactical Shield

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January edition of Law & Order - now online!

FOCUS: Special Purpose Firearms Colt’s 45 ACP Rail Gun Glock 35 Gen4 Tactical/Practical Pistol Tale of Two S&W Bodyguards…one Revolver, one Pistol Field Test Comparison: 30-Round Magazines

2013 SHOT SHOW
 2013 SHOT Show Exhibitor List and Products

SPECIAL REPORT: Investigations
Seven Mistakes in Suicide Investigation

DEPARTMENTS:
On The Job: Equipment Dependency
Eye on Education: University of Cincinnati
Discipline: When the Micromanager is You
Social Networking: Social Media Investigations in Threat Assessment
Just Handed Down: Early Warning Systems, Part 2
Mission Critical Systems: FirstNet
Fleet Management: Active Supervision Improves Productivity
Senior Management: The Urgency of Leadership
Product Spotlight: Streamlight SolarStream

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