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Criminology and Criminal Justice

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An Insider’s Look at Prison’s Imprint

Criminologist, Once Convicted Himself, Studies Ripple Effects of Legal System Involvement, Including Disenfranchisement

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Cracking Cases at Fictional Crime Scenes

Senior Lecturer Closes In On Half-Century of Teaching Investigative Skills

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UMD Researcher Writes a New Chapter for Prison Libraries

Expert Contributes to First Update in American Library Association Standards Since 1992

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Op/ed: Tackling Crime Requires Local, Data-Driven Solutions

Gun Violence Expert Says National ‘Tough-on-Crime’ Approaches Aren’t Enough

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Terp Goes for Trampoline Gymnastics Glory

Criminology and Criminal Justice Student Competes in Paris Olympics

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UMD Study: Some Black Residents Still Distrust Baltimore Police Department, Even After Reforms

Companion Report Recommends Expanding Program Routing Noncriminal 911 Calls to Civilian Responders

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Op/ed: Anti-Crime Initiative Saves Lives With Proven Tactics

UMD Researcher, St. Louis Pastor Tout Broad Partnerships to Head Off Gun Violence

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These Vending Machines Dispense a Different Kind of ‘Life Savers’

UMD Researchers, Nonprofit to Study Perceptions, Impact of Effort to Address D.C.’s Overdose Crisis

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Study: Civilian 911 Responders Can Enhance Public Safety

Training Key to Identify High-Risk Calls for Police Response, Researchers Say

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Study Shows Background Checks Don’t Always Check Out

Bad Data, Human Error Can Lead to Unfair Reports, or Miss Significant Wrongdoing

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Op/ed: To Treat Overdose Patients, Hospitals Need to Test for Drugs Used Today

Amid Opioid Crisis, Officials at UMD Substance Abuse Center Press for National System of Expanded Testing

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Pines Cheers State’s Successful Bid to Bring FBI HQ to County

UMD Academic Programs, Research Centers Present Collaboration Opportunities

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