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Anthony Braga has spent nearly 25 years of his career working with the Boston Police Department to examine crime, gangs, and efforts to reduce violence in the city. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

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

The city of Boston plans to gradually expand the use of police body cameras. Illustration by Hannah Moore.

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

Ralph Gants, chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, speaks during the Convocation On Race and Criminal Justice in Massachusetts and America, which was held in the Fenway Center on April 14, 2017. Photo by Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

Experts cite collaboration as key tool in eliminating racial disparities in justice system

A distinguished group of judges, academics, law enforcement officials, and community leaders convened at Northeastern on Friday for a wide-ranging meeting on race and criminal justice in Massachusetts and beyond. “We’re all going to have to work together in order to have a bright and positive future,” said panelist William Gross, the superintendent-in-chief of the Boston Police Department.

by Jason Kornwitz April 18, 2017

09/19/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Anthony Braga, Director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, poses for a portrait at Northeastern University on Sept. 19, 2016. Photo by: Matthew Modoono/Northeastern University

New professor has made crime prevention his life’s work

Anthony Braga, newly appointed Distinguished Professor and director of the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, has been working in conjunction with the Boston Police Department for more than 20 years, analyzing policies and developing programs aimed at reducing the city’s violent crime rate.

by Jason Kornwitz September 30, 2016

03/21/16 - BOSTON, MA. - Scenes from the Town Hall meeting held in the Alumni Lounge at Northeastern on March 21, 2016. Photo by Adam Glanzman/Northeastern University

Northeastern holds town hall on campus safety, security

Members of the university community assembled Monday for a discussion about issues related to campus safety, including the university’s strategy to respond to a possible active-shooter situation on campus.

by Greg St. Martin March 22, 2016

Northeastern hosts panel on reducing youth violence

Community leaders convened at Northeastern on Thursday afternoon for a panel discussion on reducing youth violence through collaboration between Boston police, city officials, and sport-based youth development organizations.

by Jason Kornwitz September 22, 2014

Living reflections of spirit, soul, and freedom

Theatrical performance by Boston playwright adds perspective to Gallery 360 exhibit capturing experience and yearning in the Underground Railroad

by Matt Collette June 23, 2011

When young women are exported and exploited

Panel at Northeastern law school sheds light on the need for attorneys to be part of the solution for victims of human trafficking

by Matt Collette June 15, 2011