Feb 17, 2022 | Events & Commentary, Webinars
State policymakers identify soaring criminality in Colorado as a key challenge they vow to tackle this year. Some blame the state’s “criminal friendly” policies as contributing to the trend, while others say the “lock up everybody” mentality has a longer record of failing communities.
Dec 17, 2021 | 2021 Podcasts, Podcast
On this episode of Common Sense Digest, Host and Chairman Earl Wright is joined by CSI Criminal Justice Fellows and report co-authors, Mitch Morrisey and George Brauchler to discuss what policy decisions led to Colorado leading the nation in many forms of crime, dig into the details of how crime in Colorado actually functions, and offer recommendations for turning the tide.
Dec 9, 2021 | 2021 Research, Featured Research, Housing & Our Community, Recent Research
The total cost of crime in Colorado exceeded $27 billion in 2020. While costs are disproportionately felt by victims, this implies an average cost per Coloradan of $4,762 per year. The 2021 costs will grow, as the violent crime rate is on pace to be the highest since 1994, a 10% annual increase.
Sep 9, 2021 | 2021 Press Releases, Press Releases, Recent Research
Denver, CO – “We are pleased to announce George Brauchler and Mitch Morrissey as our Criminal Justice fellows,” said Common Sense Institute President & CEO Kristin Strohm.