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Tag Archives: Diana Maurer
A Multi-Front Effort on Substance Abuse
As drug overdose deaths have grown to unprecedented levels in America, federal efforts have attempted to combat the substance abuse problem on multiple fronts. Programs and new laws have addressed everything from keeping tabs on Medicare opioid prescriptions to gathering … Continue reading
How Much Does Crime Cost?
Burglary, murder, identity theft—all crimes have costs for victims and society. The Department of Justice reported that federal, state, and local governments spent more than $280 billion in 2012 on criminal justice, including police protection, the court system, and prisons. … Continue reading
Podcast Roundup – Recent Podcasts You May Have Missed
It’s been a busy spring for podcasting! If you’re not subscribed on iTunes or our RSS feed, you may be missing out. Today’s WatchBlog catches you up on some of our recent podcasts.
Criminal Justice—Exploring Alternatives to Prison
The federal prison population has grown from about 25,000 in 1980 to approximately 193,000 in August 2016. This expansion comes with substantial associated costs: housing, food, security, and medical care for each prisoner can cost $66 to $101 per day, … Continue reading
FBI Face Recognition Technology
In movies and television shows, law enforcement agencies use automated face recognition to find suspects and solve crimes. Does it work that way in real life? Not quite—as Diana Maurer, a director in our Homeland Security and Justice team, explains … Continue reading
Lights, Camera, Court Room?
The U.S. Supreme Court hears cases that potentially affect millions of Americans. Oral arguments are open to the public, but seating is limited—if you’re in DC while the Court is in session, you may glimpse lines of people snaking the … Continue reading
Privacy, Accuracy, and the FBI’s Face Recognition Technology (podcast)
Face recognition technology used to only be the stuff of science fiction. The FBI now uses this technology for investigative leads. But how well can this new technology actually link crime images to criminals? And where is the FBI getting … Continue reading
Tracking Criminals with GPS
What are satellites tracking? They’re probably just helping you find the closest coffee shop, track your latest workout, or arrive safely on your next flight. But for people under house arrest, on probation, or out on parole, GPS is increasingly … Continue reading
Informing on Law Enforcement Agencies and Their Confidential Informants
Confidential informants, people who provide useful information on criminal activities, can be a major asset to law enforcement officials. Because undercover work can be dangerous for everyone involved, the government has set some ground rules for working with informants. But … Continue reading
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September 22, 2015
Tagged Attorney General’s Guidelines, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives, CIs, Coast Guard, confidential informant, Customs and Border Protection, DEA, Diana Maurer, Drug Enforcement Administration, FBI, HSJ, ICE, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, informants, Marshals Service, Secret Service
The Ins and Outs of Being Behind Bars
It doesn’t matter if orange is the new black right now—prisons will remain great fodder for television and film. Yet, what you see on the screen doesn’t always match reality. To help sort fact from fiction, today’s WatchBlog shares some … Continue reading
