Joshua Valles died on Saturday after being held in custody on Rikers Island by New York City's Department of Correction (DOC). Valles, 31, was technically released from custody shortly before he died. He is the third person to die during their incarceration or immediately following their technical release from the city's dangerous  jails this year ...

In April, New Mexico passed legislation to eliminate all post-adjudication fees for adults in criminal court. With this legislation, New Mexico joins California as one of only two states in the country that have eliminated these types of fees. Jurisdictions across the country collect court-related fines and fees for nearly every type of offense, ...

People across the United States agree that police should not be called on to solve every problem that arises in communities—from children skipping school, to mental health crises, to homelessness. This is too much to put on one profession. During Police Week, and beyond, leaders looking to truly support law enforcement should invest in preventive ...