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Northeastern researchers team up with PayPal to tackle illegal firearm transactions

In an effort to stem the epidemic of firearm-related violence, Northeastern professor Anthony Braga will lead a newly formed research team designed to evaluate how firearms are bought and sold on the black market, and what types of payment methods are used to finance them.
- by Khalida Sarwari February 11, 2020
Northeastern professor taking a ‘fresh look’ at state of gang activity in Boston

Anthony Braga, a criminologist at Northeastern University, is leading a research project to identify the number of gang members in Boston, which neighborhoods they occupy, and the alliances and conflicts that have emerged between gangs in the city. He will also analyze how effective police and community programs have been at reducing gang violence.
- by Greg St. Martin February 11, 2019
Boston police to expand use of body cameras after Northeastern report shows they boost trust, lead to fairer trials

Police body cameras increase public confidence, de-escalate citizen-police encounters, and improve confidence in the courts, according to Northeastern’s analysis of the use of body cameras by the Boston Police Department. The city has decided to expand the program this year by more than doubling the number of officers who use the cameras.
- by Bill Ibelle August 2, 2018

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