By Dudley Bush and Jessica Lee

The Cognitive Community model has contributed to significant reductions in recidivism rates in Virginia. Learn about the VADOC’s challenges in maintaining program fidelity as it worked to expand and replicate the program throughout the state.

By Robert Brzenchek

Cybersecurity threats from Russia, China and other transnational crime groups are increasing in both scope and intensity. Learn how cross-agency collaboration is needed to protect national security interests.

By Pat Welsh

In Ohio, a local community initiative to reduce gun violence (CIRGV) has seen law enforcement, social services, and the community come together. Learn how CIRGV began and how it has greatly reduced gang-related homicides.

By Robert Brzenchek

Increasing gang violence is not only a criminal justice concern, but also a public health concern. Addressing the problem and keeping communities safe requires a holistic approach and evidence-based strategies.

Cocaine grown and processed in Colombia most commonly enters the United States through the Southwest border. When Colombian cocaine reaches Mexico, Mexican transnational criminal organizations smuggle it into the United States by various means, including through tunnels.

By Robert Brzenchek

Drone technology is one of the latest tools gangs are taking advantage of. Learn about the multiple ways gangs are using drones, as well as how they are intercepting police drones to facilitate their criminal activities.

New reports are emerging from Mexico that jailed drug kingpin Joaquin El Chapo Guzmán is being psychologically tortured in his Cuidad Juárez prison.

A new ‘megacartel’ named Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) poses a huge problem from a security standpoint near the California-Mexico border.

By Daniel Scorza

Unlike law enforcement officers, correctional officers have minimal tools to deal with unruly or threatening inmates. Most correctional officers only carry a radio, restraints, and sometimes a baton. Therefore, correctional officers must be highly trained in tactical communication, also commonly called “verbal judo,” which can quickly calm down an inmate and help de-escalate a situation. Learn more about this practice.