About half of the police agencies in the U.S. employed fewer than 10 officers in 2013, and the cost of training for those small departments is a major barrier to additional training.
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To Collect Revenue, Some States Put Tax Scofflaws in Virtual ‘Stocks’
Almost two-thirds of the states are punishing tax delinquents with a digital version of the Colonial practice of locking lawbreakers in stocks set up in the village square.
Elder Abuse a ‘Huge, Expensive and Lethal’ Problem for States
We know that victims of elder abuse tend to be socially isolated, physically weakened and struggling to maintain their independence. What we don’t know, because elder abuse is underreported, is how big the problem really is.
Tax Revenue Plummets in Oil Producing States
In Alaska, cuts to education and seniors’ programs also have been proposed this year to balance the budget. One program not being cut: the dividends program, which pays Alaska residents a portion of oil tax revenue, which was almost $1,900 per person in 2014.
Where Has Housing Grown the Fastest Since 2010?
In every state except for Rhode Island, the number of housing units increased between 2010 to 2014.
New Efforts to Keep the Mentally Ill Out of Jail
In many places, police, judges and elected officials increasingly are pointing out that a high proportion of people in jail are mentally ill, and that in many cases they shouldn’t be there.