/tags/criminal-justice Criminal Justice en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-09/in-colorado-more-officers-are-using-artificial-intelligence-to-write-their-police-reports-is-that-a-good-thing Police departments in Colorado are expanding their use of artificial intelligence to help write their police reports. They say it cuts down on the time officers spend writing reports and allows them to spend more time in the community. On today’s In the NoCo, we’ll hear from a criminal justice expert on the pros and cons of using AI in this way. Wed, 09 Oct 2024 11:40:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-10-09/in-colorado-more-officers-are-using-artificial-intelligence-to-write-their-police-reports-is-that-a-good-thing In The NoCo, Ariel Lavery, Erin O'Toole /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-02/colorados-first-incarcerated-professor-is-now-a-free-man-he-still-plans-to-teach-students-in-prison Colorado is one of the first states to employ an incarcerated professor. David Carillo has been released after being granted clemency – and today on In The NoCo, we hear about why he still plans to continue educating students who are behind prison walls. Thu, 02 May 2024 22:55:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-05-02/colorados-first-incarcerated-professor-is-now-a-free-man-he-still-plans-to-teach-students-in-prison In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Ariel Lavery /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-27/at-act-human-rights-film-fest-how-we-get-free-pushes-coloradans-to-examine-flawed-criminal-justice-system The ACT Human Rights Film Festival kicks off in Fort Collins next week and In The NoCo is highlighting some notable selections. Today we talk with the co-director of How We Get Free. The film examines the cash bail system in Colorado and beyond, and one activist-turned-lawmaker who’s been trying to change it. Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:48:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-27/at-act-human-rights-film-fest-how-we-get-free-pushes-coloradans-to-examine-flawed-criminal-justice-system In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-20/staffing-shortages-in-colorado-prisons-creating-dire-conditions-for-incarcerated-people Advocates are sounding the alarm about staffing shortages in Colorado prisons. In a recent survey of 400 incarcerated Coloradans, the vast majority said those shortages have had serious consequences. We learn more today on In The NoCo. Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-03-20/staffing-shortages-in-colorado-prisons-creating-dire-conditions-for-incarcerated-people In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /news/2024-03-12/former-dna-scientist-under-criminal-investigation-for-data-manipulation-withholding-test-results An internal review by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation found Yvonne "Missy" Woods withheld test results while working with the crime lab. The Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth joined KUNC's Michael Lyle, Jr. to provide more details on the story. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:30:50 GMT /news/2024-03-12/former-dna-scientist-under-criminal-investigation-for-data-manipulation-withholding-test-results Michael Lyle /news/2024-03-08/colorado-finds-dna-scientist-cut-corners-raising-questions-in-hundreds-of-criminal-cases The Colorado Bureau of Investigation says a former DNA scientist cut corners and didn't follow standard testing protocols, raising questions about hundreds of criminal cases in which she processed evidence. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:41:20 GMT /news/2024-03-08/colorado-finds-dna-scientist-cut-corners-raising-questions-in-hundreds-of-criminal-cases Amy Beth Hanson, Associated Press /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-08/greeley-farmer-strengthens-community-roots-through-youth-outreach-sustainable-farming Sean Short is doing some interesting things with aquaponic farming. That’s a mixture of fish farming and hydroponics. And he’s bringing at-risk young people into the fold to learn. We harvest all the info today on In The NoCo. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-02-08/greeley-farmer-strengthens-community-roots-through-youth-outreach-sustainable-farming In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-23/colorados-unique-move-to-hire-incarcerated-professor-highlights-value-of-prison-education Colorado is one of the first states to employ an incarcerated professor. Today on In The NoCo, we learn why this move could be so impactful. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:45:00 GMT /podcast/inthenoco/2024-01-23/colorados-unique-move-to-hire-incarcerated-professor-highlights-value-of-prison-education In The NoCo, Erin O'Toole, Robyn Vincent /news/2022-09-28/colorado-prosecutors-take-steps-to-level-the-scales-of-justice For the first time, Colorado prosecutors are providing the public a window into their work. They have published data dashboards online to show metrics such as the racial and ethnic makeup of people they are prosecuting and how long a person is waiting for their day in court. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 01:45:15 GMT /news/2022-09-28/colorado-prosecutors-take-steps-to-level-the-scales-of-justice Robyn Vincent /regional-news/2022-03-04/they-just-didnt-care-families-grief-renewed-as-interior-reviews-deaths-at-tribal-jails A new report commissioned by the Interior Department provides a window into the fatal mistreatment of inmates in its tribal jails. The review comes on the heels of a Mountain West °µºÚ±¬ÁÏ Bureau and NPR investigation that found a pattern of neglect and misconduct contributing to at least 19 deaths at tribal detention centers overseen by the Bureau of Indian Affairs since 2016. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 23:29:25 GMT /regional-news/2022-03-04/they-just-didnt-care-families-grief-renewed-as-interior-reviews-deaths-at-tribal-jails Robyn Vincent