Wickersham Commission

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Commission
gptkbp:analyzes police brutality
corruption in law enforcement
effectiveness of Prohibition
public attitudes towards law enforcement
gptkbp:dissolved 1931
gptkbp:establishedIn 1929
gptkbp:formed gptkb:Herbert_Hoover
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wickersham Commission
gptkbp:impact influenced future law enforcement policies
gptkbp:legacy set foundation for modern policing
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:George_W._Wickersham
gptkb:Charles_E._Hughes
gptkb:William_H._Taft
gptkb:Felix_Frankfurter
gptkbp:purpose investigate law enforcement practices
gptkbp:recommendation reform criminal justice system
improve community relations
end of Prohibition
enhance police professionalism
support victim assistance programs
promote restorative justice practices
improve police practices
enhance inter-agency cooperation
support for community-based crime prevention programs
address racial discrimination in policing
address substance abuse issues in communities
advocate for fair sentencing practices
advocate for mental health resources in policing
advocate for the use of body cameras in policing
develop better crime reporting systems
develop strategies to combat gang violence
develop youth outreach programs
encourage community policing initiatives
encourage diversity in police forces
encourage partnerships with social services.
encourage public participation in policing
enhance training on de-escalation techniques
establish civilian oversight of police
improve data collection on crime and policing
increase funding for law enforcement training
promote accountability for police misconduct
promote ethical standards in law enforcement
promote transparency in law enforcement practices
standardize police training
support rehabilitation programs for offenders
support for law enforcement mental health initiatives
gptkbp:relatedTo Prohibition
civil rights
criminal justice reform
law enforcement accountability
gptkbp:reportsTo 1931
Report on Law Observance and Enforcement