#law-enforcement

gavel  What is the role of the U.S. Department of Justice in the justice system?

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is responsible for enforcing federal law and administering justice in the United States. It is headed by the...    Read more

gavel  How does the U.S. justice system handle cases involving mental illness?

In the United States, the criminal justice system has struggled to adequately address cases involving individuals with mental illness. In many cases,...    Read more

policy  How can we address the issue of human trafficking?

Human trafficking is a global issue that affects millions of people every year. To effectively address this issue, a multifaceted approach is needed...    Read more

policy  How does the U.S. justice system deal with cases involving hate crimes?

Hate crimes are serious offenses that can have devastating consequences for individuals and communities. In the United States, hate crimes are...    Read more

gavel  What is the role of the U.S. Attorney General in the justice system?

The U.S. Attorney General is the head of the United States Department of Justice and serves as the chief law enforcement officer and legal advisor to...    Read more

warning  What are the impacts of police militarization on communities?

Police militarization is a controversial topic that has sparked much debate in recent years. The term refers to the use of military equipment and...    Read more

gavel  What was the impact of the 2021 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act on law enforcement in the US?

The 2021 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a comprehensive police reform bill introduced in the United States Congress in the aftermath of...    Read more

security  How can we address the issue of police accountability?

Police accountability is a pressing issue that needs to be addressed in order to ensure that law enforcement officials operate in a just and fair...    Read more

gavel  How does the U.S. justice system handle cases involving police shootings?

When a police officer fatally shoots someone in the line of duty, it is the criminal justice system’s responsibility to determine if the shooting was...    Read more

security  How does the U.S. justice system handle cases involving cybercrime?

Cybercrime is a growing concern in the United States and law enforcement agencies have been grappling with how to best handle these types of cases....    Read more