Policing & Criminal Justice in America
WHY ATTORNEY SHIELD MATTERS
The U.S. incarcerates more people per capita than any other developed country.
The U.S. is ranked 4th highest in the world. If the state of Louisiana were a country, it would rank 2nd.
The 2024 was the deadliest year in modern history.
The number of people killed by police each year continues to trend upwards.
Types of Use of Force deployed by Police.
Only 60.2 percent of the total law enforcement agencies maintain reliable records on use of force.
People killed by police by Engagement Type.
Nearly half of those killed were engaged as non-violent suspects or non-suspects altogether.
