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Daily PressTodays crime related press reports collected by Prof. Thomas Görgen, German Police University
Toronto Star, 03.02.2014
America’s cautionary tale of mandatory minimums
U.S. conservatives and progressives alike have seen the destructive consequences of mandatory minimum sentences. Will Canada take notice?
Jennifer Carlson
EurekAlert!, 03.02.2014
Written all over your face: Humans express 4 basic emotions rather than 6
Human beings are emotional creatures whose state of mind can usually be observed through their facial expressions.
EurekAlert!, 03.02.2014
Written all over your face: Humans express 4 basic emotions rather than 6
Human beings are emotional creatures whose state of mind can usually be observed through their facial expressions.
EurekAlert! PUBLIC RELEASE DATE, 04.02.2014
Long-term survival no different among those severely injured by violence vs. accident
People seriously injured by violence are no more likely to die in the years after they are shot, stabbed or beaten than those who are seriously injured in accidents, Johns Hopkins researchers have found.
EurekAlert!, 04.02.2014
Teens who consume energy drinks more likely to use alcohol and drugs
Widespread adolescent energy drink/shot use strongly associated with substance use, says study in Journal of Addiction Medicine
urbanmilwaukee, 04.02.2014
Inside the Sand Ridge Prison
The high-security Mauston facility houses sex offenders, creating a "huge challenge" for prison leaders. Second in a three-part series.
The Independent, 04.02.2014
Revealed: Thousands of rape cases thrown out as charges fall following new CPS guidelines
Sharp fall in both referrals to prosecutors and charges follows new CPS guidelines issued three years ago
Melanie Newman , Oliver Wright
Guardian Professional, 04.02.2014
How to fix the tense relations between crime panels and police commissioners
Toothless and flawed? Three ways to improve the police and crime panels from the Centre for Public Scrutiny - Ed Hammond
Mother Jones, 04.02.2014
Living in a Violent Neighborhood Is As Likely to Give You PTSD As Going to War
Yet this at-home PTSD crisis remains largely ignored.
Lois Beckett
Nature.com-, 04.02.2014
Faulty forensic science under fire
US panels aim to set standards for crime labs.
Sara Reardon
SPIEGEL ONLINE, 04.02.2014
NSA Scandal Boosts German Tech Industry
Hilmar Schmundt and Gerald Traufetter
The Independent, 04.02.2014
Cheap alcohol to be banned before the World Cup in England and Wales
Ministers said the plans will save money and prevent violence
Kashmira Gander
Huffington Post, 04.02.2014
13 Drugs Whose Risks Emerged Only When They Went Off Patent, Part One
Martha Rosenberg Health reporter, 'Consumers Digest' contributor
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-02-05/does-mandatory-sentencing-reduce-crime/5225986, 05.02.2014
Mandatory sentencing: does it reduce crime?
King-hit assaults that kill in New South Wales will now carry a mandatory eight-year minimum sentence if alcohol or drugs are involved.
The Information Daily, 05.02.2014
Criminal justice law slips unnoticed through parliament
Staff Writer
Sydney Morning Herald, 05.02.2014
Putting people back into the law
Studying human rights opens new legal paths, writes Clive Hopkins
The Atlantic, 05.02.2014
Why Young Sexual Assault Victims Tell Incoherent Stories
As soon as children make allegations, they're forced to take a crash course on a very daunting topic. This puts them at a huge disadvantage—and their attackers count on it.
Natalie Shure
The Montreal Gazette, 05.02.2014
Camera surveillance on Montreal streets? City hall is debating the pros and cons
Topic was raised in the wake of media reports detailing recent homophobic attacks in Montreal’s Gay Village. By René Bruemmer, GAZETTE civic affairs reporter
n+1, 05.02.2014
That Others May Live?
The Uncertain Legacy of Philip Seymour Hoffman
Christopher Glazek
BBC News, 06.02.2014
Violent video games leave teens 'morally immature'
Sean Coughlan BBC News education correspondent
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis, 06.02.2014
Why do young people fail to thrive?
Around the world, more and more young people are failing to find stable jobs and live independently. A new study from IIASA population researchers explains
New York Times online, 06.02.2014
Legal Troubles Barely Subdue a Bitcoin Evangelist’s Sermons
A few weeks before his arrest at Kennedy Airport, Charles Shrem was standing behind the Manhattan bar he invested in with some of his Bitcoin fortune, buzzing about his big plans for the virtual currency and himself
NATHANIEL POPPER
EurekAlert!, 07.02.2014
Study shows drop in crime rates are less where Wal-Mart builds
Communities across the United States experienced an unprecedented decline in crime in the 1990s. But for counties where Wal-Mart built stores, the decline wasn't nearly as dramatic.
The Atlantic Feb, 07.02.2014
Once Again, Police Who Shot at Innocents Will Get Their Guns Back
Public safety is being made subservient to second chances for police officers who made multiple potentially deadly mistakes.
Conor Friedersdorf
Daily Mail, 07.02.2014
City living is SAFER than life in the country: Risk of death in urban areas is almost 25% lower than in rural locations
Christian Science Monitor, 07.02.2014
Video game violence: Putting study results in perspective
As news reports surface in regards to the negative aspects of video games on teen development, it is important to look at where the data is coming from and also learn opposing viewpoints to develop a complete picture and plan of action.
Lisa Suhay
Philly.com, 07.02.2014
Should police be allowed to use military drones to gather evidence?
The Supreme Court has yet to consider drone surveillance and the Fourth Amendment.
Scott Bomboy
EurekAlert!, 07.02.2014
The fatality rate among hard drug users is 14 times higher than for the general population
A study compares mortality among hard drug users
Headlines & Global News, 07.02.2014
Sniffing Criminals: Detectives To Use 'Electric Nose' That Identifies People By The Odor Of Their Hands
Rida Ahmed
The Economist, 08.02.2014
The great expulsion
Barack Obama has presided over one of the largest peacetime outflows of people in America’s history
The Economist, 08.02.2014
Untimely
Far from being unjust, the system may be too scrupulous—but also too lengthy
Huffington Post, 10.02.2014
Does Punishment Further Rehabilitation?
At some Scandinavian prisons, inmates can wear their own clothes and leave prison grounds—and still Nordic prisons yield recidivism rates 1/3 of those in the U.S. Is it still punishment if it doesn’t look like punishment?
San Francisco Chronicle, 10.02.2014
Mexican Mafia Seen Opening Cocaine Labs After Half-Ton Haul
Andrew Willis and Matthew Bristow
Huffington Post UK, 10.02.2014
How Britain's Universities Want You To Think There's No Homophobia On Campus
PolicyMic, 10.02.2014
There Was a Potential Terrorist Attack in California in 2013 That is Only Now Being Reported
Tom McKay
Sky News, 10.02.2014
City Of London Police Plan More Undercover Ops
A new approach to policing the Square Mile aims to create "a hostile environment" for would-be criminals and terrorists.
New York Times, 11.02.2014
Spain Seeks to Curb Law Allowing Judges to Pursue Cases Globally
JIM YARDLEY
ClaimsJournal.com, 11.02.2014
Wal-Mart Crime Rate Link Studied
Communities across the United States experienced an unprecedented decline in crime in the 1990s. But for counties where Wal-Mart built stores, the decline wasn’t nearly as dramatic.
Businessweek, 11.02.2014
One in 14 Women Worldwide Suffer Sexual Violence, Study Shows
Makiko Kitamura
Association for Psychological Science PRESS RELEASE, 11.02.2014
After Committing a Crime, Guilt and Shame Predict Re-Offense
Within three years of being released from jail, two out of every three inmates in the US wind up behind bars again — a problem that contributes to the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. New research suggests that the degree to which inmates’ express guilt or shame may provide an indicator of how likely they are to re-offend.
The Independent, 11.02.2014
On the tracks of burglars making a killing out of rhino horn
Ahead of Thursday’s high-level wildlife trafficking conference in London, police say there has been a rise in thefts ‘related’ to animal parts
Paul Peachey
NBC Chicago, 11.02.2014
Trial Begins Against Former Cop Accused of Plotting Murder
Steven Mandell was a Chicago police officer from 1973 to 1983
Federal authorities say former officers hatched a plan to kidnap, extort and torture a Chicago businessman.
Phil Rogers
Huffington Post, 11.02.2014
Modern Policing vs. The IACP
Diane Goldstein - 21-year law enforcement veteran, speaker for Law Enforcement Against Prohibition
Guardian Professional, 11.02.2014
How to collaborate and partner with other sectors as a small charity
A successful collaboration requires understanding what you want to achieve, finding the right partner and communicating
News Guardian, 11.02.2014
Identifying issues for older offenders
New research from Age UK North Tyneside has identified key issues in the support available to older offenders.
CorrectionsOne-, 11.02.2014
Book Excerpt: Investigating Internet Crimes
Written by experts on the frontlines, Investigating Internet Crimes provides seasoned and new investigators with the background and tools they need to investigate crime occurring in the online world.
Huffington Post Canada, 11.02.2014
How Much Will Tory Prison Sentence Reforms Cost? The Jury Is Still Out
Althia Raj Althia.Raj@huffingtonpost.com
The Conversation, 12.02.2014
Knowing the case against you: secrecy is eroding fair process
Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, Lecturer
The Independent, 12.02.2014
Joanna Dennehy: The girl from a loving home who turned into a serial killer
The chilling story of Joanna Dennehy, a multiple murderer who persuaded two men to assist her spree, can finally be told
Paul Peachey
PoliceOracle Date, 12.02.2014
Crime stats whistleblower 'will not be sacked'
Outside force reviews evidence against PC and concludes it is not gross misconduct.
Jack Sommers
Milton Keynes, 14.02.2014
Milton Keynes Open University to investigate improvements to UK policing
The Open University Business School (OUBS) has announced a major public sector partnership with police forces and agencies across the UK to help them cope with reduced resources and enhance the service they offer the public.
Belfast Telegraph online, 14.02.2014
Career criminals: What can be done with man who has 227 convictions?
The unrelenting recidivist making ass of the law for two decades
CHRIS KILPATRICK
Santa Cruz Sentinel online, 14.02.2014
Are crime and clime linked? A potential upside to a lousy winter
While the arctic air, freezing rain and mounds of snow are leaving people all over the United States fed up and trapped in close quarters, there may be a slim glimmer of a silver lining.
Bianca Prieto, Digital First Media
Juvenile Justice Information Exchange, 14.02.2014
Vera Study Looks At Mandatory Sentencing Reforms
Elly Yu
Phys.Org, 14.02.2014
Restorative justice helps victims, cuts crime
A major new international study has backed pioneering work by The Australian National University (ANU) into restorative justice, finding criminals are less likely to re-offend after meeting their victims face to face.
EurekAlert! PUBLIC RELEASE DATE, 15.02.2014
Research on urban ghettos must recognize differences among cities
Research on urban neighborhoods must take into account differences among cities and rely on some techniques that have not been used extensively by sociologists studying neighborhood effects, according to Mario Small, professor of sociology at the University of Chicago.
The Daily Telegraph, 15.02.2014
‘It stops here’: Domestic violence strategy revealed
LINDA SILMALIS CHIEF REPORTER The Sunday Telegraph
Sydney Morning Herald, 15.02.2014
The devil in the detail
Henry Keogh was given a life sentence for murdering his fiancée in an Adelaide bath in 1994. But what if a key expert got it wrong, and she simply drowned? By Christine Jackman.
New York Times online, 15.02.2014
Spying by N.S.A. Ally Entangled U.S. Law Firm
The list of those caught up in the global surveillance net cast by the National Security Agency and its overseas partners, from social media users to foreign heads of state, now includes another entry: American lawyers.
JAMES RISEN and LAURA POITRAS
Baltimore Sun (blog), 16.02.2014
Blog extra: Criminologist David M. Kennedy discusses approach to violence reduction
Justin Fenton
Sydney Morning Herald, 16.02.2014
Lives and crimes: Kids who suffer foetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Patrick Begley
Washington Post (blog) -, 17.02.2014
Why we can’t see Jordan Davis and why it matters
Corrine McConnaughy
Columbia Daily Tribune, 17.02.2014
University of Missouri professor on team that helped create anti-violence app
Ashley Jost
EurekAlert!, 17.02.2014
Years after bullying, negative impact on a child's health may remain
Longitudinal study shows negative, compounding effects of bullying
Science Network Western Australia, 17.02.2014
Depression found to impact on both bully and victim
Lizzie Thelwell
CTV News, 17.02.2014
Study finds Canadians have little confidence in justice system
Dean Beeby, The Canadian Press
Herald Sun, 17.02.2014
Why women love killers and crooks like Tony Mokbel, Chopper Read and Simon Gittany
Blanche Clark, Herald Sun
EurekAlert! PUBLIC RELEASE DATE, 18.02.2014
In fight against teen prescription drug abuse, one-two punch wins
Large survey finds pairing school and home programs most effective
University of Missouri-Columbia, 18.02.2014
Smartphone App Aids College-Age Women in Abusive Relationships
MU researcher helped develop ‘One Love My Plan’ interactive tool
EurekAlert!, 18.02.2014
Prison-based education declined during economic downturn, study finds
More work is needed to better focus spending
CBC.ca- Posted, 18.02.2014
Kids, Poverty and Mental Health: How Hamilton schools reach kids
Denise Davy, CBC News
Washington Post (blog)-, 18.02.2014
Study: Repealing Missouri’s background check law associated with a murder spike
The 2007 repeal of a Missouri law that required background checks and licenses for all handgun owners appears to be associated with a significant increase in murders there, a new study finds.
Niraj Chokshi
PR Newswire (press release)-, 18.02.2014
PredPol Hires New CEO - Continues Scaling of Predictive Policing Technology
Tech Page One, 18.02.2014
University-run database sheds light on terrorism
Open-source platform synthesizes world events
Nick Clunn
Cambridge News, 18.02.2014
Trying to solve a murder? Forget good cop / bad cop and bond with your suspect, says award-winning academic Dr Taeko Wachi after Cambridge research
ELEANOR DICKINSON
News Sentinel-, 18.02.2014
Pseudoephedrine prescription is no answer to the problem of meth
Richard Feldman
Metapsychology, 18.02.2014
Crime, Disadvantage, and Community
Richard Rosenfeld, Mark Edberg, Xiangming Fang, Curtis Florence
Baltimore Sun-, 19.02.2014
Md. shifts on marijuana
Our view: We should wait to see the effect of legalization in Colorado and Washington, but decriminilization is a reasonable intermediate step
Huffington Post Posted, 19.02.2014
The Harsh Dilemma Of Preparing Kids For The Worst At School
Anna Almendrala
Christian Science Monitor, 19.02.2014
FBI reports a drop in crime in 2013: why the rate continues to fall
New FBI data confirm a sustained drop in the US crime rate, despite a broader definition of what constitutes rape. Creative policing, better use of data, and community involvement play a role.
Mark Guarino, Staff writer
EurekAlert!, 19.02.2014
Genetics linked to children viewing high amounts of violent media
Variation of serotonin-transporter gene tied to behavior
Marijuana Banking Details May Harsh the Buzz, 19.02.2014
Marijuana Banking Details May Harsh the Buzz
Marijuana industry experts and advisors generally seem euphoric after last Friday’s guidance by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) clarifying rules for providing financial services to their industry. But a chilly reception from financial institutions is likely to nip high hopes in the bud.
Gregory J. Millman
SYS-CON Media (press release), 19.02.2014
6 in 10 Americans Say They or Someone They Know Have Been Bullied
Vast majority of Americans believe that technology has made it easier to bully someone
PR Newswire
The Verge, 19.02.2014
The minority report: Chicago's new police computer predicts crimes, but is it racist?
Chicago police say its computers can tell who will be a violent criminal, but critics say it's nothing more than racial profiling
Matt Stroud
The Union Leader, 19.02.2014
House committee votes to study bill that would ban police who lie
GARRY RAYNO
Newswise, 19.02.2014
Despite UN Report, Likelihood of Prosecution or Any Punishment in North Korea Is Very Low, Says Villanova Professor
Daily Mail, 20.02.2014
Scientists discover a 'violence gene' that turns some children into video game addicts - and say it could also be linked to ADHD
Anna Hodgekiss
Newswise, 20.02.2014
Crime Lab Receives $1 Million MacArthur Foundation Award in Recognition of Creativity, Impact
Baltimore Sun, 20.02.2014
Star criminologist hopes to make difference in return to violence-plagued city
Justin Fenton
Tech Page One, 21.02.2014
Big data brings big changes to fraud detection
Proactive credit card fraud detection grows in accuracy and speed with leaps in technology, but fraudsters are keeping pace
Erin Richey
Worcester Telegram, 21.02.2014
Mass. criminal justice system great at punishment, lousy at prevention
Clive McFarlane TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF cmcfarlane@telegram.com
BioEdge, 22.02.2014
The eternal return of the free-will debate: new psychological research
Xavier Symons
Daily Mail-, 23.02.2014
How a new supermarket can lead to more crime: Cases of assault, theft and burglary rise for years after a large store is built
Mark Howarth
The Independent, 24.02.2014
Revealed: How the CPS betrays victims of crime – numbers of witness protection staff falls by 57% in just three years
Radical shift contradicts Prime Minister’s promise to put victims at the heart of the justice system
Maeve McClenaghan , Oliver Wright
NPR February, 24.02.2014
If You Think You're Anonymous Online, Think Again
Sure, you can try doing your Internet browsing this way, but we can't promise that it will help you protect your personal data online.
EurekAlert!, 24.02.2014
Opioid abuse initiates specific protein interactions in neurons in brain's reward system
RGS-9-2 protein affects not only addiction, but analgesic relief and tolerance
Picket News-, 24.02.2014
Broken Window? Well, There Goes the Neighborhood
(NewsUSA) - When you think about safe communities, your thoughts probably turn to gates and security systems, not windows. But crime experts and sociologists agree that unrepaired broken windows can herald apathy, decay and crime.
Washington Post, 25.02.2014
Yes, the drug war really is pretty awful. A response to Charles Lane.
Radley Balko
KARK, 25.02.2014
Who's Most Likely to be Murdered?
LITTLE ROCK, AR - A local university professor is hard at work on research to help profile who is most at risk of becoming a murder victim.
Huffington Post, 26.02.2014
The Truth About The Death Penalty ... And What You Can Do About It
The Huffington Post
Globalnews.ca-, 26.02.2014
How can schools help bullies change their behaviour?
Amanda Kelly and Jamie Orchard
Examiner.com, 26.02.2014
Study shows mentally ill adults more likely to be victims of domestic violence
Yarmouth County Vanguard, 26.02.2014
Crime reduction analyst looks for patterns, trends; 'steep decreases' reported in property crime
The addition of a crime reduction analyst to the RCMP has had a positive impact, Argyle municipal councillors were told Tuesday night.
Eric Bourque
University of Missouri-Columbia, 26.02.2014
Faster Anthrax Detection Could Speed Bioterror Response and Save Millions in Decontamination Costs, MU Study Finds
LA Weekly, 27.02.2014
Forget the NSA, the LAPD Spies on Millions of Innocent Folks
Darwin Bond-Graham and Ali Winston
theguardian.com, 27.02.2014
Sick cities: why urban living can be bad for your mental health
Is our headlong rush to live in cities bound to increase incidences of stress and other mental disorders?
Leo Benedictus
Police Professional, 27.02.2014
College of Policing reviews academic research
Police officers and staff from across the country have joined forces to review academic research in priority police areas.
Police Oracle Date, 27.02.2014
Two Plebgate officers sacked
PCs dismissed for gross misconduct in connection with Downing Street altercation.
By - Jack Sommers - Police Oracle
Police Oracle Date, 27.02.2014
Priority policing research identifies effective interventions
Review of research in five priority policing areas highlights wealth of academic studies profiling successful interventions.
Jasmin McDermott - Police Oracle
Newswise, 27.02.2014
Is the Modern American Death Penalty a Fatal Lottery?
Texas as a Conservative Test
Mother Jones, 27.02.2014
Study: Global Warming Will Cause 180,000 More Rapes by 2099
Controversial new research predicts that over the coming century, rising temperatures will result in more violent crime.
By Jeremy Schulman
Scoop.co.nz (press release), 27.02.2014
Award for research into transnational crime
University of Waikato
American College of Surgeons, 27.02.2014
Training Begins for Police Officers to Control Bleeding Among Mass-Casualty Victims in the U.S.
A new Hartford Consensus article in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons also advocates for bleeding control training and equipment for the public
Sydney Morning Herald, 28.02.2014
Expert condemns 'appalling' DrinkWise campaign
Amanda Hoh and Megan Levy
New York Times, 28.02.2014
German Ex-Leader Acquitted of Graft Charges From His Time as Governor
MELISSA EDDY
NewsMaker (press release)-, 28.02.2014
Groundbreaking research for screening and responding to family violence
Penn State News, 28.02.2014
Criminologist: Police find it difficult to apply one law to all cases
Kalisha DeVan
Police Oracle, 28.02.2014
The hard sell of paying to police
Officers are reluctant to put their hands in their pockets for a certificate authorising them to do the job – but soon they may have no choice. Royston Martis reports.
Royston Martis - Police Oracle
Washington Post online, 28.02.2014
Would prison performance measures lead to undesirable strategic behavior?
Sasha Volokh
Bureau of Investigative Journalism, 28.02.2014
Revealed: Why the police are failing most rape victims
Recent acquittals in celebrity sex cases give the impression that most rape allegations reach court.
Melanie Newman
U-T San Diego 8, 28.02.2014
Citizens to get surveys on SDPD performance
SAN DIEGO — Some citizens who had contact with San Diego police officers will be receiving a letter asking them to confidentially rate the service provided as part of an independent nationwide study by university researchers.
Susan Shroder
