Anticipating a Twenty First Century Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice

• In Event: The 1966 President's Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice: Contributions and Unfinished Business

Abstract

The Director of the Science and Technology staff of the 1966 President’s Commission talks about the topics a 2017 commission should consider. After reviewing the work of the 1966 commission, he describes changes in the justice system since 1966, points to research advances since then, and notes the issues a new commission should consider.

Author

• Alfred Blumstein, Carnegie Mellon University