Elicia John

Department of Criminology, Law & Society, Department of Economics, University of California Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697, USA egowens@uci.edu © 2023 by the President and Fellows of Harvard College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology The President and Fellows of Harvard College and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is working to replace its traditional human resources (HR) system with a digital talent management system that is driven by data, personnel needs, and business needs. To accomplish this complex transformation, the USAF would benefit from a set of best practices derived from similar organizations that have already made this switch. This brief summarizes one of three reports aimed at helping the USAF understand the elements necessary for success.

What it means to be policed in America varies from one community to another, reflecting a somber reality of American life: Where people live is often predictive of their experiences, opportunities, and ultimately, their life outcomes. When considering differences in policing practices, these outcomes may be particularly negative if they involve an increased likelihood of unfavorable interactions with the police. And policing does differ significantly from neighborhood to neighborhood.