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Philadelphia PD Response to Civil Unrest

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This after-action report provides an independent review of the Philadelphia Police Department’s (PPD) response to the mass demonstrations and civil unrest that occurred in the city from May 30 – June 15, 2020. While the findings contained in the report speak to this specific timeframe, the review team acknowledges that the response in Philadelphia (also referred to as “the City”) was not unlike the law enforcement response to similar events that occurred both nationally and globally. We provide this preface as a means to better understand the Philadelphia response within a national context, and also to provide a summary of key reforms initiated by the city and PPD since the start of our review in July 2020. These reforms represent the commitment of the City’s leadership and the PPD to initiate, implement and sustain organizational reform efforts concerning the management of First Amendment demonstrations, police use of force, and other resources needed to better prepare officers to meet their public safety mission.

& Rhoads, LLP (a Philadelphia-based law firm with extensive experience in conducting government and corporate internal investigations) to conduct the after-action analysis of the City’s response to the Floyd protests. The City committed to an independently conducted analysis and openly provided the consulting team access to relevant data and personnel needed to perform the analysis. The purpose of this after-action analysis is to provide the PPD and other City officials with an enhanced understanding of what happened during the Floyd protests, and to provide guidance on improving future PPD

Navy Maternity Leave Policy and Reenlistment Rates

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In 2015, the Navy tripled the length of maternity leave from 6 to 18 weeks. In 2016, it reduced the length of leave to 12 weeks to match the other armed services. For most sailors who give birth, longer maternity leave will reduce the number of weeks they work. Additional leave could, however, also lead to higher reenlistment rates, thereby potentially increasing the net number of weeks of work for the entire enlisted inventory. We analyze the change in female sailors’ reenlistment rates relative to those of male sailors before and after the change in maternity leave policy. Although we cannot prove a causal relationship, we estimate that the increase in maternity leave is associated with a 3.7 percentage point increase in female first-term reenlistment rates. We also estimate that higher reenlistment rates increase weeks of work by over three times the number of weeks lost because of the additional leave.

Navy Maternity Leave Policy and Reenlistment Rates An Analysis of the Relationship Between the Navy’s Maternity Leave Policy and Reenlistment Rates In 2015, the Navy tripled the length of maternity ... the change in female sailors’ reenlistment rates relative to those of male sailors before and after the change in maternity leave policy. Although we cannot prove a causal relationship, we estimate ... a broader commitment to workplace issues that specifically affect female sailors. Our evaluation of the change in maternity leave policy aimed to answer three questions: 1. Did female sailors take

What Makes Great Power Relations and Why Compete

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What does “great power competition” mean? Why might it be happening? This paper deconstructs such questions.

) and the challenges of a multipolar world. Our analysis finds that US strategies are variable with respect to a consistent internal narrative. This complicates the ability for policymakers and policy ... politics. Thus, understanding who the great powers are and why they interact as they do is a central strategic challenge. Our analysis informs several related findings based on this study: Descriptions of GPC in policy documents like the National Security Strategy, unclassified National Defense Strategy, and other Joint and service strategies, often pull from different understandings

Assessing the Implications of Possible Changes to Women in Service Restrictions

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This report from 2012 examined how changing the policy of excluding women from ground combat service could affect the Marine Corps’ recruiting, manpower management and training processes.

changing the policy of excluding women from ground combat service could affect the Marine Corps’ recruiting, manpower management and training processes. Current Department of Defense (DOD) policies ... to (1) help inform a decision about whether to change them and (2) better understand how policy changes could affect the Corps’ recruiting, manpower management, and training processes. As part of our ... Data Store Enterprise (ODSE) data. This document, which was provided to Marine Corps leaders about three weeks after we received the data, presents our “quick-look” analysis of the survey’s results

pla update: Issue 5, June 6, 2022

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PLA Update, Issue 5, is a CNA China Studies Program monthly newsletter, with summaries of Chinese media coverage of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA).

argued, although the two systems are not identical, analysis of PRC responses to domestic emergencies may provide insights into how the PLA and civilian agencies would coordinate mobilization efforts ... complaints, the CMC Logistic Support Department kicked off the "All-Military Procurement Industry Policy and Regulation Propagation and Implementation Activities" in April 2022. These activities, which ... on procurement policy and regulations will help the PLA "securely fasten the cage of anti-corruption institutions and open up a green channel to victory." [30] COMMENTARIES ON FOREIGN MILITARY ACTIVITIES

Michigan State Police Traffic Enforcement: An Assessment of Policies, Training, and Operations

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CNA finds that racial disparities in Michigan State Police traffic stops may result from policies and programs, more than from widespread police discrimination.

. Overall, MSU’s analysis found that “African-American drivers experienced significant disparities with respect to MSP traffic stops.” In addition, MSU’s analysis found that “Hispanic drivers were significantly more likely than White drivers to be searched or arrested after traffic stops.”  MSU conducted a second round of traffic stop data analysis using MSP data for traffic stops conducted during 2021. In this second round, MSU added a Post-by-Post analysis, which revealed that “a small proportion of MSP posts accounted for the racial and ethnic disparities observed statewide.” The analysis also

In the Room Where It Happens

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timeline of what a scientific analyst does during a day

or more briefings on policy proposals being vetted and honed by division directors for future presentation to the Executive Decision Board. I regularly offer advice from CNA analysis to the briefers, but I ... analysts and analysis with Navy officers and questions. Like when an officer on the policy staff stopped by my cubicle to ask about the impact of the Tuition Assistance program on sailor retention ... in the Navy.   8:30 a.m.  This being a Tuesday, I start with the meeting of Personnel Plans and Policy branch heads, led by the rear admiral who heads that division. In a round-the-table discussion

ai and autonomy in russia: Issue 43, August 8, 2022

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Ter-Stepanov as acting head of the organization. Ter-Stepanov has been working for ANO “Digital Economy” since its start in 2017 as Deputy General Director; he focused specifically on data policy ... the efficiency of public administration through implementation of a unified policy around digital technologies and government support. MILITARY AND SECURITY RUSSIAN MILITARY CONTINUES USING UAVS ... of the planning, analysis, and strategy department of Alfa Capital Management Company, Alexey Panyushkin.” The most famous product of NTechLab is its “FindFace” facial-recognition technology, which, along

china ai and autonomy report: Issue 8, February 10, 2022

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The China AI and Autonomy Report, issue 8, is a biweekly newsletter published by CNA, on artificial intelligence and autonomy in China.

.   On February 1, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the PLA   invited   400 service personnel to celebrate in the metaverse. The celebration integrated AI, image recognition, semantic analysis ... aircraft with “good enough” capabilities and the US policy of limiting UAV sales to close allies and partners. Industry PRC government promotes “little giants” to advance high-tech industry ... in the manufacturing and financial sectors. Policy and Governance PRC government releases a set of “opinions” on e-commerce platforms and other guidance on building the “platform economy

Andrew Mara joins CNA as Vice President and Director for Systems, Tactics, and Force Development

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CNA welcomes Andrew Mara as the new Vice President and Director of the Systems, Tactics, and Force Development (STF) Division.

on providing independent, objective analysis to senior DOD decision-makers. I have no doubt that he will lead the division deftly in the months and years to come.” Among many other accomplishments ... Service (2016), the Bryan Jack Award for Distinguished Defense Analysis (2015), and the Medal for Exceptional Civil Service (2014). "CNA has a storied history of performing high-caliber analysis ... get unbiased, high-quality analysis that can shape national security,” Dr. Mara said. Prior to joining the leadership team at CAPE, Dr. Mara served as Senior Operations Research analyst