crime prevention
Pennsylvania Crime Initiative Works by Helping Former Inmates Get Jobs
Most of us still fail to really grasp how insurmountable the transition can be, but formerly incarcerated people can get help with access to the right resources.
Can Free Ice Cream Make People Trust the Police More?
When the Boston Police Department started giving out free ice cream in 2010, it was viewed as an innovative community policing tool. But not everyone agrees that it's working.
Mexico's Crime Prevention Point Man Is Wanted by the Law
The Green Party's Arturo Escobar was already a controversial appointment thanks to a long-dubious reputation, but now prosecutors are seeking his arrest for vote buying as well.
These Former Gang Members are Fighting to Keep Young Mexicans out of Cartel Life
While Mexico's security crisis draws the spotlight for the horrific violence involved, the fugitive drug lords and corrupt officials, the fact that young people make up a disproportionate number of the victims and the perpetrators is often ignored.
The Problems with 'Anti-Date Rape' Tech
A nail polish that changes color when your drink has been spiked isn't empowering.
Phone Makers Are Finally Considering Kill Switches to Turn Stolen Cells Into "Bricks"
Prosecutors are trying to convince Apple, Google, and Samsung to install "kill switches" that would render their products useless when stolen.
The Long Eye of the Law: So Who's Ready for a 'Minority Report'-Style Future?
So-called "predictive policing" isn't an exact science. But what if it could be?