Redesigning PubIic Safety

Recent actions from the federal government have blurred the lines between immigration enforcement and local policing, with serious consequences for public safety. In response, the Center for Policing Equity has published a white paper that examines how federal immigration authorities can — and cannot — pressure law enforcement agencies (LEAs) to comply with immigration enforcement efforts. This blog post explores key recommendations that support communities and LEAs in pushing back against attempts to commandeer local resources and help LEAs define their relationship with ICE in ways that protect the rights and dignity of community members.

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.