Hearings
The Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice is convening a series of public hearings.
"At its core, this Commission is for law enforcement and the purpose of bettering the profession, but it is important that we hear from voices and consult perspectives outside of law enforcement. Civil rights organizations, civic leaders, defense bar associations, victims’ rights organizations, and community organizations, should and will help this important mission. They will have opportunities to provide advice, counsel and input to the Commission in its study of the relevant issues and solutions."—Attorney General Barr
June 16, 2020 Commissioners Meeting
Hearing 14: Trust and Respect for Law Enforcement
Community Trust and Respect for Law Enforcement
- July 22, 2020 (Audio) (Transcript)
- Agenda
- Witness Bios and Testimony
Trust and Respect for Law Enforcement
- July 21, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda
- Witness Bios and Testimony
Overview of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS Public Safety Report
- July 8, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 13: Accreditation and Standards in Law Enforcement
- June 30, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 12: Policing Culture
Part 1: Policing Culture: What is Reasonable Use of Force
- June 23, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda
- Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 2: Policing Culture: Use of Force and Culture Change
- June 24, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda
- Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 11: Research Perspectives in Criminal Justice
- June 19, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda
- Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 10: The Role of Public Defense
- June 2, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 9: Community Engagement
Part 1: Civil rights, community engagement, and civilian oversight
- May 28, 2020 (Audio) ( )
Part 2: Community engagement
- June 9, 2020 (Audio) and ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 3: Community Engagement in the Criminal Justice System
- June 18, 2020 (Audio) (Transcript)
Part 4: Community Engagement: The Relationship Between Religious Minorities and Law Enforcement
- June 25 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
- Summary
Part 5: Community Engagement: Interactions Between Communities and Law Enforcement
- July 1, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 6: Community Engagement and Respect for Law Enforcement
- July 2, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 8: Rural and Tribal Justice
Part 1: Rural and Tribal Justice – Challenges Law Enforcement Face in Rural Areas
- May 19, 2020 (Audio) (Transcript)
Part 2: Rural and Tribal Justice – Geographic Issues for Rural Communities
- May 20, 2020 (Audio) (Transcript)
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 3: Rural and Tribal Justice – Criminal Justice System in Indian Country
- May 21, 2020 (Audio) (Transcript)
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 4: Public safety challenges within American Indian and Alaska Native communities
- May 27, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Witness Bios and Testimony
- Summary (May 19-21 and 27, 2020)
Hearing 7: Law Enforcement Recruitment, Training, and Retention
Teleconference
Part 1: Recruitment
- May 12, 2020 (Audio) ( )
Part 2: Training
- May 13, 2020 (Audio) ( )
Part 3: Retention
- May 14, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press Release
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
- Summary
Hearing 6: Juvenile Justice
Teleconference
Part 1: Juvenile Justice - Framing the Issue and the Need for Accountability
Part 2: Juvenile Justice - How Law Enforcement Addresses Juveniles Involved in Crime
- May 6, 2020 (Audio) ( )
Part 3: Juvenile Justice - Youth Mentorship
- May 7, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press release
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Hearing 5: Grant Programs
Teleconference
- April 30, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press release
Hearing 4: Reentry
Teleconference
Part 1: Reentry – State of Reentry
April 23, 2020
- April 23, 2020 (Audio) ( )
Part 2: Reentry – Returning to Work After Incarceration
- April 28, 2020 (Audio) ( )
Part 3: Reentry – Transitioning from Incarceration to the Community
- April 29, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press release
Hearing 3: Crime Reduction
Teleconference
Part 1: Crime Reduction – The National and Local Impact of Violent Crime, Gun Crime, and Gangs
April 7-9, 2020
- April 7, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- April 8, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- April 9, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press Release
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 2: Crime Reduction – Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, Technology Issues Encountered by Law Enforcement, Leveraging Technology to Reduce Crime
April 14-16, 2020
- April 14 (Audio) ( )
- April 15 (Audio) ( )
- April 16 (Audio) ( )
- Press Release
- Agenda, Witness Bios and Testimony
Part 3: Crime Reduction – Technology Tools and Survivors of Crime
April 21-22, 2020
- April 21, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- April 22, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press Release
Hearing 2: Social Problems Impacting Public Safety
Teleconference
Part 1: Social Problems Impacting Public Safety - Mental Illness
March 24-26, 2020
- March 24, 2020 (Audio) (Transcripts)
- March 25, 2020 (Audio) (Transcripts)
- March 26, 2020 (Audio) (Transcripts)
- Readout
- Summary
Part 2: Social Problems Impacting Public Safety – Homelessness, Federal Programming, and Substance Abuse
March 31 - April 2, 2020
- March 31, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- April 1, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- April 2, 2020 (Audio) ( )
- Press release
Hearing 1: Officer Safety and Wellness
Miami, Florida
February 27, 2020