Criminal Justice Technology in the News

Law Enforcement News

Police Departments Increase Efforts to 'Stop the Bleed'
Roseville - Eastpointe Eastsider, (06/25/2019), Brendan Losinski
Experts say having resources dedicated to stopping heavy blood loss early can make an enormous difference in someone's chance of survival, and the Roseville (Mich.) Police Department recently initiated the use of "Stop the Bleed" kits that will help officers do just that when needed. The kits were funded by a donation from a foundation; officers received training from the Roseville Fire Department, which offers trainings to local residents as well.
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Increased DNA Technology Leads To Useless DNA, More Testing and Bigger Backlog
WBEZ91.5 Chicago, (06/25/2019), Patrick Smith
This article takes an in-depth look at how improvements in DNA testing technology can be a two-edged sword: because items can be tested, investigators do send them for testing, even if their relevance to a case is not clear. This leads to backlogs at testing labs and results that may only confuse an investigation.
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Brockton High Now Equipped With Gunshot Detection System
The Enterprise, (06/25/2019), Josie Albertson-Grove
Brockton High School in Massachusetts is serving as a pilot site for a new gunshot detection system that will automatically alert emergency dispatch in the event a shot is fired inside the school. The school recently hosted a demonstration for police departments and school security companies from other local jurisdictions.
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Seattle Police Get New Handcuffs for Comfort's Sake
MYNorthwest, (06/25/2019), Dyer Oxley
The Seattle Police Department recently made a switch from "old school" steel handcuffs to more ergonomic aluminum ones. The new handcuffs have the same strength, and should result in less injuries to suspects and less follow-up paperwork for officers.
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Corrections News

Women Inmates Get Time With Families and 'Sense of Normalcy' in DU Arts Program
Colorado Independent, (06/20/2019), Cullen Lobe
An ongoing collaboration between the University of Denver's Prison Arts Initiative, the state Department of Corrections and the Denver Women's Correctional Facility seeks to offer inmates and their families a chance to connect and re-bond through arts and education programming. The program helps inmates re-establish bonds by interacting, sharing meals and hugging each other. For example, at a recent Saturday visitation, inmates and family members worked together on arts and crafts projects.
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