Justice Talks

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the impacts of case backlogs on stakeholders system-wide. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Dr. Andrew Ferguson, Luther Tyus, and Amada Bond on the history of data bias in policing, how predictive policing models can disproportionately inflict harm on underresourced communities, and important considerations for police agencies seeking to mitigate data bias and its harms.  

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed data bias in the justice system. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Nelson Bunn and Dr. Brian Gaines about the state of case backlogs, the impact of court closures on stakeholders system-wide, and the innovative methods jurisdictions are and have adopted to address their backlogs.  

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the understudied phenomenon of labor trafficking. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Dr. Thema Monroe-White and Luther Tyus about the definition of data bias, how to understand data bias from a historical lens, the harms in using biased data in present day, and what can be done to mitigate harm while using algorithmic practices in the justice system.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the use of technology in jails. In this episode, Dr. Shelby Hickman leads a discussion with Dr. Scott Decker and Dr. Joan Reid about the victims and perpetrators of labor trafficking, how to measure and define the problem, and what can be done to comprehensively address this phenomenon.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the use of analytical tools to improve police departments' use of their body-worn camera footage. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Dr. Brittany Cunningham, Charles Stephenson, and Commander Shawn Laughlin about the use of technology in jails. Coldren, Cunningham, Stephenson, and Laughlin discuss how technology can improve safety concerns, act as a force multiplier for staff, the use of artificial intelligence in jails, and privacy concerns.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the intersection of sports psychology, law enforcement, and wellness programming. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Dr. Bryce Peterson and Dr. Jonathan Wender about the use of analytical tools to improve police departments' use of their body-worn camera (BWC) footage. Coldren, Peterson, and Wender discuss how the use of natural language processing and computer vision to analyze BWC footage can aid in enhancing the quality and legitimacy of policing.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the importance of the 911 professional in enhancing officer safety. In this episode,Hildy Saizow led a discussion with Dr. Brandi Burque, Dr. William Land, and Officer Cliff Burns on the intersection of sports psychology, law enforcement, and wellness programming. Saizow, Burque, Land, and Burns discuss the Performance Recovery and Optimization (PRO) model and how aspects of each of the six skills - tactical, mental, physical, spiritual, social, and financial - featured in a wellness program can create a holistic program for justice system professionals.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the data issues related to use of force in policing. In this episode, Chip Coldren led a discussion with Nicole Melendez and Kira Cincotta on the importance of the 911 professional in enhancing officer safety. Coldren, Melendez, and Cincotta discussed the key functions of the 911 professional, 911 professional perspectives on an embedded dispatch, and how risk models can assist 911 professionals and officers overcome barriers to effectively answering calls for service.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed extreme risk protection orders and what types of gun violence these laws are designed to stop. In this episode, Chip Coldren led a discussion with Hannah McLaurin, Dan Lawrence, and Thaddeus Johnson on the data issues related to use of force in policing. Coldren, McLaurin, Lawrence, and Johnson discussed the challenges and lack of data on use of force, why collecting this data is important, and what police agencies can do to improve their data collection efforts.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the challenges facing correctional agencies related to recruitment and retention and innovative ways agencies have worked to address the current crisis. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Josh Horwitz and Elliot Harkavy about extreme risk protection orders. Saizow, Horwitz, and Harkavy discuss the development of these laws, what types of gun violence they are designed to stop, stakeholder roles in implementing the laws, and future areas of action to prevent gun violence.  

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the challenges pertaining to recruitment and retention in policing and specific ways agencies can address these challenges. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Kevin Kempf, Executive Director of the Correctional Leaders Association; Bryan Collier, Executive Director of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice; and Keri Richardson, CNA Senior Research Specialist. Coldren, Kempf, Collier, and Richardson discuss the challenges facing correctional agencies related to recruitment and retention, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, and innovative ways agencies have worked to address the current crisis.  

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed supports provided to victims and survivors of crime, and the gaps in services currently provided to historically marginalized groups. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Chief Ivonne Roman (ret.), CNA Principal Advisor Tom Woodmansee, and CNA's Senior Research Specialist Monique Jenkins. Coldren, Roman, Woodmansee, and Jenkins discuss the challenges pertaining to recruitment and retention in policing and specific ways agencies can address these challenges.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed emergency management and preparedness in the law enforcement setting, specifically as it relates to protest policing. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with Aswad Thomas and Valerie Schmitt about supports provided to victims and survivors of crime, and the gaps in services currently provided to historically marginalized groups, particularly young Black men.  

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed innovative uses of data to advance the justice system. In this episode, Tammy Felix leads a discussion with Dawn Thomas, Chief Rodney Monroe, and Steve Rickman about emergency management and preparedness in the law enforcement setting, specifically as it relates to protest policing.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed alternative response models to individuals in crisis. In this episode, Dr. Chip Coldren leads a discussion with Dr. Grant Duwe, Dr. Theron "T" Bowman, and Dr. Brittany Cunningham about innovative uses of data to advance the justice system.

In our previous CNA Justice Talks podcast, we discussed CNA's work conducting traffic stop analyses, and the steps officers and executives can take to implement equitable practices in their agencies. In this episode, Hildy Saizow leads a discussion with CNA's Dr. Laura Kunard and Dr. Tom Christoff about the history of alternative response models, ways the justice system has addressed law enforcement agencies' responses to mental health crises, and impactful models in use across the country.

In our previous Justice Talks podcast, we discussed the impact of COVID-19 on corrections officers and incarcerated populations, specifically in a jail setting, and out-of-the-box ways they're working to keep these populations safe during the pandemic. This time on Justice Talks, we spoke with a researcher and practitioner about traffic stops in policing, how CNA analyzes traffic stops and what we've found thus far, and what steps officers and executives can take to implement equitable practices in their agencies.

In our previous Justice Talks podcast, we discussed how the court system has been impacted by COVID-19, and innovative ways practitioners across the country are adapting to continue their work during the pandemic. This time on Justice Talks, we spoke with two practitioners from the corrections field about impact the Coronavirus has had on their officers and incarcerated populations specifically in a jail setting, and out-of-the-box ways they're working to keep these populations safe during the pandemic.

Courts and prosecutors' offices have had to take various steps to continue their work. These include basic changes (i.e., technology to work remotely) but also dramatic changes to how they conduct their work (i.e., making use of alternative venues for jury selection and trials). In this first episode of the CNA Justice Talks podcast series, Host Hildy Saizow discusses with Nelson Bunn, Executive Director of the National District Attorney's Association, and Don Nottingham, the Chief Deputy District Attorney from the 9th Judicial District in Colorado, how prosecutor's offices are implementing innovative responses and facing these challenges head on.