Research Units

Bend study finds rising trust in BPD, strong daytime safety, concern over homelessness, traffic, growth; urges more engagement, visibility, support.

Study finds PSM can closely match RCT results in criminal justice research; some methods overestimate effects; urges cautious, rigorous application

The study assessed the outcomes of Oregon’s Justice Reinvestment Initiative (JRI), enacted by the 2013 House Bill 3194. This legislation aimed to...

The study aimed to identify patterns, biases, and inefficiencies in the Oregon Parole Board's decision-making processes, focusing on their impact...

PSC performed better than VPRAI for pretrial risk in Oregon. Tools need local validation and review to improve fairness, accuracy, and racial equity.

Oregon study finds pretrial detention boosts prison odds and worsens disparities. Structured monitoring and risk tools help improve fairness statewide

Evaluate the use of computer-aided dispatch (CAD)
Kris Henning,
Christian Peterson,
Greg Stewart,
Kimberly Kahn,
Yves Labissiere,
Brian Renauer...

Springfield survey shows strong SPD support overall, but younger, newer, and victimized residents report lower trust, safety concerns, and engagement.

Portland CBCR boosted trust, cleanups, and follow-ups in hotspots. Foot patrols helped, but crime rates stayed flat. COVID and staffing limited impact

Oregon M110 study finds law enforcement faces limits on searches, informants, and proactive policing. Officers report less accountability, urge reform

The study examines the relationship between the length of stay (LOS) in prison and the likelihood of recidivism among non-violent offenders in...

Study used shadowing to assess public defender communication. Clients valued respect and clarity; checklist tools may boost trust and case involvement