Research Units

Deschutes County saw rising illegal marijuana activity post-legalization. Targeted enforcement led to major seizures, arrests, and dismantled BHO labs

Jackson County exhibits higher rates of crime, recidivism, and risk scores on the Public Safety Checklist (PSC) compared to the Oregon state average.

The study aimed to evaluate and revise the Oregon Public Safety Checklist (PSC), an actuarial risk assessment tool originally developed in 2008, to...

Bend survey shows rising trust in BPD; strong daytime safety. Night safety, drugs, and traffic remain concerns. Community outreach boosts engagement

Multnomah County's TxFirst policy reduced felony drug charges, boosting treatment-focused responses. No major arrest drop; long-term outcomes still...

Study identified six stable offender typologies to improve correctional responsivity, resource use, and reduce recidivism using RNR framework.

Most WA corrections programs were only “promising,” not evidence-based. Gaps in matching offender needs to RNR principles were common.

Treatment First in Multnomah slightly raised short-term drug and property crime recidivism, with no rise in violent crime; structural factors examined

28 states charge sex offender registration fees, up to $250/year. Fees burden reintegration, often lack oversight, and may lead to re-incarceration.

Online crime maps may improve transparency but also raise fear. Design choices like density settings impact safety perceptions and police trust.

To evaluate whether Propensity Score Modeling (PSM) methods can reliably replicate the results of Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) in the...

Critiques conditional release as assumption-based; recommends evidence-driven, rehabilitative reforms to reduce recidivism and improve reentry.