Promoting Equity in the Parole Hearing Process

Jan 5, 2023 - Psychologists have identified various common, systematic errors in thinking that tend to arise when people are processing and interpreting information in the world around them. These errors —referred to generally as cognitive biases —often operate without people ’s awareness or conscious control and can reduce the accuracy of decisions and judgements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4658

The 2023-24 Budget: Racial and Identity Profiling Mandate

Feb 27, 2023 - The Commission found that these new activities and costs resulted from agencies needing to (1)  identify the peace officers required to report stops and maintain a system to match individual officers to an identification number, (2)  collect the stop data, (3)  electronically submit data to DOJ and retain stop data, (4)  work with DOJ to audit and validate the data after submission and correct
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4715

Overview and Update on the Prison Receivership

Nov 8, 2023 - However, the projects have required numerous changes from their original design due to various factors, including errors d uring the design process and other changes necessary to bring the projects into compliance with fire, life, and safety requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4813

A Review of State Standards and Inspections for Local Detention Facilities

Feb 16, 2021 - In this publication, we provide an overview of local detention facilities (such as county jails) in California. We also assess the state’s program for setting minimum facility standards and inspecting these facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4371