The Need to Change Course
Introduction
Hannah E. Meyers
Understand—and Act On—the Realities of Criminal Offending
Facts and proven policies should guide effective reforms.
John M. MacDonald
Tell the Truth About Law Enforcement and Crime
Until we relinquish the idea that policing activity against black criminals is racist, restoring law and order in our cities will be impossible.
Heather Mac Donald
Learn from Past Successes on Gun Violence
Policing, prosecuting, and punishing criminal activity in high-crime areas makes a real difference.
Rafael A. Mangual
Pursue an Orderly Streets Agenda
Though the most direct way to address urban disorder is through a change in city leadership, some federal-level policy solutions are worthwhile.
Stephen Eide
Fix the FBI
Politicization has eroded public confidence in the bureau. We can wait no longer to begin addressing it.
James A. Gagliano
Rehabilitate First, Release Second
Rather than pushing dangerous policies, reformers should focus their efforts on making prisons better at “correcting” individuals.
Devon Kurtz
Combat the Drug Crisis
We need a comprehensive commitment to getting people off drugs and deterring them from starting drug use.
Charles Fain Lehman
Create a Crime-Research Powerhouse
Without federal investment in innovative research, any reimagining of law enforcement will look more like daydreaming.
Hannah E. Meyers
Disrupt Violent Left-Wing Networks
Americans must become confident again that their government will enforce the law, without fear or favor.
Christopher F. Rufo
Reinvest in Carceral Facilities
Jails and prisons remain crucial institutions—but they can both work better.
John Paul Wright
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