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Crime
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ImmigrationProf Blog
Immigration Article of the Day: Estimating the Effects of Immigration Enforcement on Local Policing and Crime: Evidence from the Secure Communities Program By Elina Treyger, Aaron Chalfin, and Charles Loeffler
Estimating the Effects of Immigration Enforcement on Local Policing and Crime: Evidence from the Secure Communities Program By Elina Treyger (George Mason University School of Law), Aaron Chalfin (University…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Even with reductions in prison populations and end of pot prohibition, crime rates continue historic decline in 2013
Main February 19, 2014Even with reductions in prison populations and end of pot prohibition, crime rates continue historic decline in 2013As reported in this New York Times piece, the "Federal…
The Right Coast
McGruff the Crime Dog actor sentenced to 16 years in prison – Washington Times
Sentencing Law and Policy
“Research on [lead]’s effects on the brain bolsters the hypothesis that childhood exposure is linked to criminal acts”
Main February 3, 2014"Research on [lead]’s effects on the brain bolsters the hypothesis that childhood exposure is linked to criminal acts"Regular readers know I am intrigued by the possibility that…
Sentencing Law and Policy
A useful reminder of the challenge of assessing crime rates, lies, damn lies and statistics
Main January 27, 2014A useful reminder of the challenge of assessing crime rates, lies, damn lies and statisticsWith apologies to Mark Twain for tweaking his famed comment about lies, damned…
Cruise Law News
Cruising to Nassau? Don’t Trust Your Travel Agent, the Cruise Line or Bahamas’ Tourism Bureau. Read the Local Newspapers in Nassau Before You Book!
By Jim Walker
Recently there have been a number of signs that crime in the port of Nassau is out of control. The U.S. Embassy in Nassau and the U.S. Department of States…
Cruise Law News
A Cruise Passenger’s Perspective: Local Newspapers in Nassau, Bahamas Paint Grim Image of Armed Robberies & Murders
By Jim Walker
On Friday, I published an article regarding whether travel agents and cruise lines are warning passengers about the high rate of violent crime in Nassau. My article followed an article…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Fascinating lead-crime-rate forecast that incarceration levels will decline significantly in coming years
Main December 27, 2013Fascinating lead-crime-rate forecast that incarceration levels will decline significantly in coming years Regular readers know I am very intrigued by (but still at least a bit skeptical…
The Right Coast
Tomahawk throwing champion chases off burglars with ax | Mail Online
A pair of burglars in Southern California got more than they bargained for when they broke into the home of a champion tomahawk thrower this weekend.via www.dailymail.co.ukTomahawks don't kill people.…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Do lead exposure realities continue to best explain modern crime-rate realities?
Main October 30, 2013Do lead exposure realities continue to best explain modern crime-rate realities? Every time I see reports new reports about crime rates in the United States or in…