Law Enforcement Leaders

In the first quarter of 2026, #LawEnforcementLeaders members have reduced unnecessary traffic stops, expanded restorative justice for youth, built pathways from prison to stable employment and housing, and more. Learn more in our March 2026 newsletter: lawenforcementleaders.org/march-newslett…

Check out this episode of The Briefing, featuring a discussion with #LawEnforcementLeaders member Randall Liberty about the new landscape of prison reform and how states across the country can improve public safety by investing in their prisons.

42 days--that's the national average for a child reported to protective services to actually get help. In GA, LEL member Lou Dekmar helped pilot an app that cut that to 12 hours. Infant fatalities dropped 86%. This is how innovation in public safety looks: bit.ly/4ud9J8t

We’re excited to introduce @bake135 as the new Chair of LEL's Advisory Board and are grateful to @ronal_serpas for his decade of service in the role. Learn more about Baker’s decades of experience as a policing and corrections leader: lawenforcementleaders.org/team/james-bak…

Reducing crime and reducing incarceration are both necessary for public safety. LEL members are working towards a fairer criminal justice system by replacing ineffective policies with tested practices that reduce both crime and unnecessary incarceration. youtu.be/O3yHzWWbP3o

Are equipment-related traffic stops necessary? #LEL member St. Paul Police (@sppdmn) Chief Axel Henry joins policing partners to explain how the Lights On! program builds trust. With support from #LEL member @RamseyCounty Attorney John Choi and his office. lawenforcementleaders.org/decreasing-non…

We are excited to share our 2025 year in review and are grateful of the leadership and engagement of our members across the country. lawenforcementleaders.org/lel-2024-year-…

Law professor and former federal prosecutor Mark Osler, #LEL member, has been cited by national outlets examining the legal fallout from the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, including questions around prosecution and jurisdiction. news.stthomas.edu/in-the-news-ma…

San Antonio is advancing plans for a centralized jail diversion and recovery system to better serve people with mental illness or IDD. #LEL member and San Antonio (TX) Police Chief William McManus is among local leaders supporting the effort. sanantonioreport.org/san-antonio-ad…

#LEL member Brett Tolman, Executive Director of Right On Crime, applauded signing of the federal Trafficking Survivors Relief Act into law, highlighting its victim-centered approach to justice that strengthens public safety while helping survivors move forward.rightoncrime.com/right-on-crime…

Contra Costa County’s DA’s office received a $323k grant from California’s Office of Traffic Safety to support DUI prosecution and training, supporting #LEL member DA Diana Becton’s work to improve safety and justice in her community. bit.ly/49cJPt1

Bipartisan criminal justice reform bills were reintroduced in the Senate. The First Step Implementation Act, Safer Detention Act, and Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act, all endorsed by #LEL, focus on fairness and accountability. judiciary.senate.gov/press/rep/rele…

Congrats to #LEL member Michael Cox, Boston Police Commissioner, and other Boston leaders on public safety progress in 2025. Officials reported 31 homicides, about 16% below the city’s 5-year average, reflecting leadership and community-focused policing. rock929rocks.com/2025/12/17/bos…

Michigan is adapting to an aging prison population, with more than 2,000 incarcerated people now age 65 or older. Michigan Department of Corrections Director and #LEL member @HeidiWashington says longer sentences are driving the shift & response. lansingcitypulse.com/stories/michig…

Seattle is launching “Our City, Our Safety 2026,” a new series of monthly conversations on neighborhood safety. @dr_shon_barnes, #LEL member and Seattle Police Chief, will meet with residents to share updates and gather input across the city. spdblotter.seattle.gov/2025/12/08/sea…

Mental health calls often need a different kind of response. In Albany (NY), the Community Response Team sends trained caseworkers to certain 911 calls to improve connections to care. #LEL member & Police Chief Brendan Cox has helped advance this approach. gothamist.com/news/mamdani-w…

The Michigan Department of Corrections’ 2025 garden program delivered 116,455 pounds of fresh produce to partners across the state. MDOC's Director and #LEL member Heidi Washington underscored the value of this work for communities statewide. michiganfarmnews.com/doc-donates-11…

Congrats to the Hennepin County Sheriff Foundation on its continued support for local families. This year’s 2,000 dollar donation will help expand breast cancer awareness and services, reflecting the community-focused leadership of #LEL's @SheriffWittHCSO hoodline.com/2025/11/hennep…

#LEL member Sheriff Leon Lott (Richland County, SC) is expanding community-police partnerships through civilian training programs, senior-support checks, and volunteer engagement to strengthen trust and safety. carolinanewsandreporter.cic.sc.edu/richland-progr…

Colby Braun, director of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and #LEL member, joins as an inaugural member of the new state interagency council working to prevent and end homelessness in North Dakota. northdakotamonitor.com/briefs/north-d…