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National Violent Death Reporting System
As of October 2014, there are 32 states participating in the NVDRS efforts.

Study Shows Lapse in Cognitive Function Follows Being Tased
New study released this week by Michael White, Robert Kane, and Justin Ready shows cognitive impairment in the time immediately after a subject has been tased.

Looking at the Arrest of Vets
This report seeks to address the knowledge gap in understanding the relationship between combat-related conditions such as PTSD and TBI and involvement in the criminal justice system, through an ex

Booking Report Released for MCSO
This report provides the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) with information on the perceptions and experiences of recently booked arrestees at the 4th Avenue Central Intake facility for the p

Do Illegal Immigrants Commit More Crime?
Read Lidia E. Nuño's August 2011 masters thesis investigating the link between illegal immigration and crime.

High STD Rates Found in Maricopa County Jails
The AARIN project found an alarmingly high rate of arrestees who tested positive for sexually transmitted diseases.

Report: Valley Circle K's are Hotspots for Crime
Over the past year anecdotal evidence from media reports has suggested disproportionate levels of crime and violence occurring at Circle K stores in the Phoenix metropolitan area.