Law Enforcement Leaders

Official Twitter for Law Enforcement Leaders to Reduce Crime & Incarceration (LEL). Tweets do not imply endorsement by group members.

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

@RamseyCounty @Lab4Justice Check out the full report to learn more about how the Ramsey County Attorney office is a national leader in using data to inform and improve justice and promote  transparency: https://t.co/6su7uRDyAF (2/2)

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Charging more cases doesn't necessarily mean more justice. @RamseyCounty Attorney and #LELMember John Choi joined in an unprecendented research partnership with @Lab4Justice to explore the reasons his office declined cases. (1/2)

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Successful reentry post-incarceration, which is critical to public safety, requires a valid ID. But getting one can be challenging. Check out our Q+A with three LEL members who implemented programs to fill this gap. #SecondChanceMonth https://t.co/X2S67zYOSR

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

“Unique programming for unique individuals creates unique results.”

Check out our #LELMember Spotlight piece on Sheriff @PeterKoutoujian’s Older Adult Re-Entry program: https://t.co/wROUnMgFES

#SecondChanceMonth

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

In the first quarter of 2026, #LawEnforcementLeaders members have reduced unnecessary traffic stops, expanded restorative justice for youth, built pathways from prison to stable employment and housing, and more. Learn more in our March 2026 newsletter: https://t.co/X9MbAtiJfo

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Check out this episode of The Briefing, featuring a discussion with #LawEnforcementLeaders member Randall Liberty about the new landscape of prison reform and how states across the country can improve public safety by investing in their prisons.

[Brennan Center @BrennanCenter]

How can prisons be less violent and reduce recidivism? Maine Corrections Commissioner Randall Liberty lays out options on The Briefing with Michael Waldman: https://t.co/rmkXHSspim

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

42 days--that's the national average for a child reported to protective services to actually get help. In GA, LEL member Lou Dekmar helped pilot an app that cut that to 12 hours. Infant fatalities dropped 86%. This is how innovation in public safety looks: https://t.co/CcQUUmunsG

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

We’re excited to introduce @bake135 as the new Chair of LEL's Advisory Board and are grateful to @ronal_serpas for his decade of service in the role. Learn more about Baker’s decades of experience as a policing and corrections leader: https://t.co/puzbwX7Uj3

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Reducing crime and reducing incarceration are both necessary for public safety. LEL members are working towards a fairer criminal justice system by replacing ineffective policies with tested practices that reduce both crime and unnecessary incarceration. https://t.co/k9FJkm02Iw

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Are equipment-related traffic stops necessary? #LEL member St. Paul Police (@sppdmn) Chief Axel Henry joins policing partners to explain how the Lights On! program builds trust. With support from #LEL member @RamseyCounty Attorney John Choi and his office. https://t.co/uL3UHZNITO

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

We are excited to share our 2025 year in review and are grateful of the leadership and engagement of our members across the country. https://t.co/dirIY5GNgS

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Law professor and former federal prosecutor Mark Osler, #LEL member, has been cited by national outlets examining the legal fallout from the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, including questions around prosecution and jurisdiction.
https://t.co/s6ubmKh8WI

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

San Antonio is advancing plans for a centralized jail diversion and recovery system to better serve people with mental illness or IDD. #LEL member and San Antonio (TX) Police Chief William McManus is among local leaders supporting the effort.
https://t.co/DKtj7Q2v06

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

#LEL member Brett Tolman, Executive Director of Right On Crime, applauded signing of the federal Trafficking Survivors Relief Act into law, highlighting its victim-centered approach to justice that strengthens public safety while helping survivors move https://t.co/n0IvI6KJJX

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Contra Costa County’s DA’s office received a $323k grant from California’s Office of Traffic Safety to support DUI prosecution and training, supporting #LEL member DA Diana Becton’s work to improve safety and justice in her community. https://t.co/VlHkm8XGX3

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Bipartisan criminal justice reform bills were reintroduced in the Senate. The First Step Implementation Act, Safer Detention Act, and Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act, all endorsed by #LEL, focus on fairness and accountability.
https://t.co/wBPk3wYQIc

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Congrats to #LEL member Michael Cox, Boston Police Commissioner, and other Boston leaders on public safety progress in 2025. Officials reported 31 homicides, about 16% below the city’s 5-year average, reflecting leadership and community-focused policing. https://t.co/e74mnaDVNZ

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Michigan is adapting to an aging prison population, with more than 2,000 incarcerated people now age 65 or older. Michigan Department of Corrections Director and #LEL member @HeidiWashington says longer sentences are driving the shift & response.
https://t.co/glsDv3qfoC

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Seattle is launching “Our City, Our Safety 2026,” a new series of monthly conversations on neighborhood safety. @dr_shon_barnes, #LEL member and Seattle Police Chief, will meet with residents to share updates and gather input across the city. https://t.co/phQmu9V44l

[Law Enforcement Leaders @LawLeadGroup]

Mental health calls often need a different kind of response. In Albany (NY), the Community Response Team sends trained caseworkers to certain 911 calls to improve connections to care. #LEL member & Police Chief Brendan Cox has helped advance this approach.
https://t.co/TPVCFj2j8W