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Hearings

The Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice is convening a series of public hearings.

"At its core, this Commission is for law enforcement and the purpose of bettering the profession, but it is important that we hear from voices and consult perspectives outside of law enforcement.  Civil rights organizations, civic leaders, defense bar associations, victims’ rights organizations, and community organizations, should and will help this important mission.  They will have opportunities to provide advice, counsel and input to the Commission in its study of the relevant issues and solutions."—Attorney General Barr

 

June 16, 2020 Commissioners Meeting


Hearing 14: Trust and Respect for Law Enforcement

Community Trust and Respect for Law Enforcement

Trust and Respect for Law Enforcement

Overview of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Report


Hearing 13: Accreditation and Standards in Law Enforcement


Hearing 12: Policing Culture

Part 1: Policing Culture: What is Reasonable Use of Force

Part 2: Policing Culture: Use of Force and Culture Change


Hearing 11: Research Perspectives in Criminal Justice


Hearing 10: The Role of Public Defense


Hearing 9: Community Engagement

Part 1: Civil rights, community engagement, and civilian oversight

Part 2: Community engagement 

Part 3: Community Engagement in the Criminal Justice System

Part 4: Community Engagement: The Relationship Between Religious Minorities and Law Enforcement

Part 5: Community Engagement: Interactions Between Communities and Law Enforcement

Part 6: Community Engagement and Respect for Law Enforcement

 


Hearing 8: Rural and Tribal Justice

Part 1: Rural and Tribal Justice – Challenges Law Enforcement Face in Rural Areas

Part 2: Rural and Tribal Justice – Geographic Issues for Rural Communities

Part 3: Rural and Tribal Justice – Criminal Justice System in Indian Country

Part 4: Public safety challenges within American Indian and Alaska Native communities


Hearing 7: Law Enforcement Recruitment, Training, and Retention  

Teleconference

Part 1: Recruitment

Part 2: Training 

Part 3: Retention


Hearing 6: Juvenile Justice

Teleconference

Part 1: Juvenile Justice - Framing the Issue and the Need for Accountability

Part 2: Juvenile Justice - How Law Enforcement Addresses Juveniles Involved in Crime

Part 3: Juvenile Justice - Youth Mentorship


Hearing 5: Grant Programs

Teleconference


Hearing 4: Reentry

Teleconference

Part 1: Reentry – State of Reentry
April 23, 2020

Part 2: Reentry – Returning to Work After Incarceration 

Part 3: Reentry – Transitioning from Incarceration to the Community


Hearing 3: Crime Reduction

Teleconference

Part 1: Crime Reduction – The National and Local Impact of Violent Crime, Gun Crime, and Gangs
April 7-9, 2020

Part 2: Crime Reduction – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Technology Issues Encountered by Law Enforcement, Leveraging Technology to Reduce Crime
April 14-16, 2020

Part 3: Crime Reduction – Technology Tools and Survivors of Crime
April 21-22, 2020

 

President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice Teleconferences Related to Social Problems Impacting Public Safety

Hearing 2: Social Problems Impacting Public Safety

Teleconference

Part 1: Social Problems Impacting Public Safety - Mental Illness
March 24-26, 2020

Part 2: Social Problems Impacting Public Safety – Homelessness, Federal Programming, and Substance Abuse
March 31 - April 2, 2020

 

President's Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice; Hearing One, Panel One, Officer Safety and Wellness, Miami, Florida, February 27, 2020

Hearing 1: Officer Safety and Wellness

Miami, Florida
February 27, 2020

Updated February 24, 2022