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  • The Bond Project: Creating a safer drinking environment

    January 22, 2019 |

    Daily Emerald |

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    Response Location: United States, Eugene, Oregon

    A collaborative effort between the University of Oregon Police Department, the university’s Office of the Dean of Students, and student-led The Bond Project is working to create a safer nightlife culture for students in the area. As a response to the dangers of the collegiate party scene – alcohol-induced fights, sexual harassment – the collaboration, led by The Bond Project, is providing training for bar staff and management to be better stewards of safety and community in the area.

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  • Switzerland couldn't stop drug users. So it started supporting them.

    January 21, 2019 |

    North Carolina Health News |

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    Response Location: Switzerland

    By prioritizing treatment over law enforcement, Switzerland dramatically reduced its drug problem. In 1994, the country adopted a progressive policy to treat heroin addiction as a public health crisis, focusing on harm reduction, treatment, and prevention in addition to traditional law enforcement. The policy, which embraces medicated-assisted treatment and universal access to services, helped greatly reduce issues such as the incidence of HIV, drug overdoses, and deaths over the long-term.

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  • The drug that saved the people who overdosed in Chico

    January 20, 2019 |

    Los Angeles Times |

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    Response Location: United States, Chico, California

    To reduce deaths caused by overdosing, Chico police have begun carrying naloxone in their squad cars to administer on site, rather than waiting for paramedics to arrive. Although not all police departments have participated in this approach, there is a growing drive to make it the standard.

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  • One Way To Deal With Cops Who Lie? Blacklist Them, Some DAs Say

    January 17, 2019 |

    The Marshall Project |

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    Response Location: United States, St. Louis, Missouri

    Across the United States, district attorney’s are creating blacklists, or “do not call” lists, of police officers that have allegedly lied, abused their power, or have been corrupted. The purpose is to prevent untrustworthy sources from testifying in court, allowing city prosecutors to build stronger cases. While many police departments and unions have opposed such lists, calling them unfair and subjective, prosecutors and communities have supported their use as a response to police misconduct.

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  • For the first time, Massachusetts cellphone users can text 911

    January 16, 2019 |

    The Boston Globe |

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    Response Location: United States, Massachusetts

    After a successful test run, Massachusetts residents can now text 911 in the event of an emergency where it's too dangerous to call. Although there are limitations to this approach, known as the Next Generation 911 system, it greatly expands access for marginalized communities.

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  • National report details how Dayton cut overdose deaths in half

    January 11, 2019 |

    Dayton Daily News |

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    Response Location: United States, Dayton, Ohio

    Montgomery County in Ohio cut overdose deaths nearly in half thanks to combined efforts from city officials, local organizations and community members. Among other tactics, the standout solutions was the partnership that formed between East End Community Services and the police department which aimed to "identify individuals in need of services and connect them to treatment."

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  • How Wilmington police are tackling gun violence in a city once labeled 'Murder Town'

    January 09, 2019 |

    The News Journal (Delaware Online) |

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    Response Location: United States, Wilmington, Delaware

    When faced with a sharp increase in gun violence in 2017, Wilmington police shifted their approach to data-driven, community-oriented, and trust-building methodologies. Using data to anticipate and understand crime trends and patterns, coupled with building neighborhood relationships, this multi-pronged approach gives Wilmington police the opportunity to change the city’s culture and history of violence.

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  • How Vancouver is saving addicts' lives

    January 08, 2019 |

    BBC |

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    Response Location: Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia

    Rather than treat opioid users like criminals, Vancouver has deemed it a public health crisis. The city, especially its downtown east side, witnessed 1,500 deaths in just one year from opioid use. Its approach is unique and multi-pronged – making Narcan, an overdose antidote, available to everyone, opening safe injection sites, and having a police presence – without arrests – on blocks where using remains high.

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  • Interruption: A fix for Flint's gun violence

    January 05, 2019 |

    Flint Beat |

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    Response Location: United States, Flint, Michigan

    Across the country, mental health professionals, city officials, and community leaders have been developing grassroots responses to curb gun violence. From mediation to education, a driving factor behind these efforts has been prevention. As Flint, Michigan witnesses a striking increase in violent crime, they look to these responses as possible interventions for their own community.

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  • Chicago murder rate drops for second year in a row

    January 01, 2019 |

    CNN |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    Data-driven policing, higher rates of gun seizures, increased hiring and a focus on improving community trust have positively impacted Chicago police. For second year in a row, the city saw a drop in murder rates, shootings, robberies, burglaries and carjackings.

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