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The performance of the criminal justice system as a whole, as well as how the courts and
policies operate, have all been greatly influenced by criminal justice research. Its capacity to
provide factual information and data-driven insights that support decision-making accounts for
its impact. This influence is shown by a noteworthy case study by Diamond et al. (2006), the
Arizona Filming Project.
Influential research that looked at the consequences of giving police officers video
cameras to use during everyday interactions like traffic stops was the Arizona Filming Project.
The study aimed to determine how the use of camera technology would affect how civilians and
police officers behave (
Diamond et al., 2006). This study's conclusions were noteworthy in
several ways.
First, the research showed that using video cameras significantly decreased the number of
instances involving the use of force and citizen complaints against police. This indicated that the
existence of cameras discouraged misbehavior and encouraged more conscientious law
enforcement methods. Furthermore, the study offered convincing proof that videos were a useful
and impartial way to chronicle occurrences of behavior (
Diamond et al., 2006). Offering a more
trustworthy and thorough source of evidence affected court processes and, therefore, policy
choices on using body-worn cameras in law enforcement.
The fields of bail reform and pretrial detention procedures are two other areas where
criminal justice research impacts practice and policy. According to research, cash bail systems
still in use today may lead to unjust inequities since those who cannot pay bail may be held in
pretrial custody for an extended period, even for small infractions (
Diamond et al., 2006).
Jurisdictions have started using data-driven methods like Arnold Ventures' Public Safety
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Assessment (PSA) to solve this. By evaluating a defendant's propensity for reoffending and
missing court dates, this tool gives judges a more impartial foundation for setting bail.
Future criminal justice studies may further improve the system's efficacy and equality. In
order to create more equal laws and regulations, research on topics like unconscious prejudice,
rehabilitation centers, and alternative sentencing models is essential. Using empirical data, the
criminal justice system may keep developing into a more equitable and well-rounded structure.
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Diamond, S. S., Rose, M. R., Murphy, B., & Smith, S. (2006). Juror questions during trial: A
window into juror thinking.
Vand. L. Rev.
, p.
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, 1925.