Marc Krupanski
Working for healthy, safe + strong communities
now: Director of Criminal Justice Policy (Policing & Community Safety) w/Arnold Ventures || before: a bunch of stuff
- Solving and preventing violent crimes should be our number one priority. Utah taking action. “Republican, Democrat pitch plan for new fund to help solve violent crime in Utah” www.ksl.com/article/5143...
- Statement and call from IACP the world’s largest professional association of police leaders: “The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is concerned by the ongoing challenges affecting public safety, law enforcement professionals, and the communities they serve.
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View full threadAt the same time, the IACP underscores that officer safety is inseparable from community safety and must remain a fundamental priority in all public safety decisions.
- For these reasons, the IACP calls on the White House to use its convening authority, as soon as practicable, to bring together thoughtful federal, state and local law enforcement leaders for policy level discussions aimed at identifying a constructive path forward.”
- The IACP urges leaders and stakeholders to support calm, lawful engagement and policies grounded in proven practice that strengthen accountability while preserving the capacity of law enforcement agencies to coordinate effectively and protect communities.
- The IACP reaffirms its commitment to the constitutional protections that safeguard individuals from unlawful or unreasonable searches and seizures, recognizing that public trust and effective policing depend on faithful adherence to these fundamental rights.
- The IACP emphasizes that effective public safety depends on comprehensive training, investigative integrity, adherence to the rule of law, and strong coordination among federal, state, and local partners.
- In times of uncertainty, officials at all levels play a critical role in de-escalating tensions by using measured, responsible rhetoric that reinforces lawful processes and public trust rather than deepening division.
- Periods of heightened tension place significant strain on public safety systems and underscore the need for stability, professionalism, and respect for constitutional principles.
- Thankful to have presented today to Washington state’s House Committee on Community Safety for their work session on crime data and law enforcement effectiveness. My four main points that evidence tells us…
- 1. Police staffing & workforce capacity matter. 2. Those officers should be deployed strategically and precisely. 3. Improving investigations and solving crimes delivers justice and prevention. We do a poor job currently. 4. Modern data systems are essential to measure progress and improve trust.
- Happy to talk w/Stateline about clearance rates. Clearance rates are a fundamentally important metric for how well our public safety system is working by focusing our attention on solving crimes. Solving crimes w/certainty & swiftness is also proven to prevent future crime. x.com/arnold_ventu...
- We can do more to improve how clearance rates are reported, but most importantly, we must do more to support agencies and communities to be able to solve more crimes. Pressure without support leads to shortcuts and unrealistic mandates.
- Summer Youth Employment Programs are proven to reduce crime & violence, & offer at-risk youth a more constructive path forward. Now is the time to scale them fully. Read more here: "Investing in Summer Youth Employment Programs Creates Stronger, Safer Communities" marckrupanski.com/2025/09/15/i...
- Thanks to @npr.org for the opportunity to weigh in on what’s happening in DC and how to best address violent crime. www.npr.org/2025/08/20/n...
- We have a long list of policy options to reduce crime, such as: • Improving police staffing & presence • Strengthening investigations & case clearances • Better DNA collection & analysis • Scaling summer youth employment programs • & more… Reach out to discuss what could work in your state or city
- Last week I was fortunate to lead a panel during the @ncslorg.bsky.social 2025 Summit on “Safer States: Shoring Up the Public Safety Workforce." Thrilled to intro & learn from Montana DOC Director Brian Gootkin, and ASU Professor Beth Huebner. They're both doing exciting work worth checking out. /1
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View full threadThis is an incredibly important issue where we can’t simply throw things at the wall and hope they stick, but - especially in a changing labor market - need to be more intentional and rigorous in piloting, testing, and replicating what works. /3
- A few of the things we are trying are noted here: pilot what has worked in related fields, focus on improving recruitment and retention of women, and identifying those roles that civilians can do to free up officer time. /end
- I wrote a short post here on some of the points I addressed on police staffing. marckrupanski.com/2025/08/07/s... /2
- A new state database tracking police use-of-force data across Washington is now live. State officials say they're hopeful this will lead to more data-driven policies and decision-making within the justice system — and improved public safety in Washington. www.kuow.org/stories/wash...
- NYC homicides and shootings drop to record lows so far in 2025, officials say. Great news! Yet, crime remains a top concern for New Yorkers, despite fewer major crimes. This appears to be driven by complaints fueled by lower level incidents. gothamist.com/news/nyc-hom... via @gothamist.com
- Just your regular reminder from New Jersey that Springsteen is still so good.
- I hear from many police leaders how their federal partners working with them on violent and major crimes have been pulled off these task forces and sent to civil immigration enforcement. There is a serious tradeoff risk being made here - especially as many local depts still struggle with staffing.
- This is my periodic plea, when you are doing your political assessments post-failure, it’s a fool’s errand to think we just need to “message better.” You have to contend with the fact that certain policies are not popular if not simply wrong.
- Some suspects in violent assaults and sex crimes are escaping American justice because they're being deported before they can stand trial, according to a number of prosecutors and legal experts across the country. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
- One thing I’ll say about the “democracy protests” that I’ve seen happen now in 3 different states: they’re filled with people who seem to be 60 years old and up. Not your typical demographic for protests.
- Remember that time when we were once taught and most people agreed that lying is bad?
- I got to write the 2nd edition of our @arnoldventures.bsky.social criminal justice team newsletter. Headline this time: "Big Research in Little Scandinavia!" Check it out here, and if you haven't already, subscribe! bit.ly/AV_CJ_newsle...
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- I know the hard work you and many others put into this. Unfortunate to see it go and that Congress could never get its act together.
- I’m lucky to support the work of the NGA in launching a Public Safety Executives Consortium. It’s a no-nonsense, solutions-oriented, evidence-based space for leaders from states across the country & across parties. See @arnoldventures.bsky.social story here: www.arnoldventures.org/stories/stat...
- I’m excited for the monthly newsletter soon launching from my colleagues & I are in the Criminal Justice team @arnoldventures.bsky.social We will share the latest things that have caught our attention in CJ research, policy, and innovation. Sign up in the link below arnoldventures.org/subscribe
- I can definitely understand how one looks at the U.S. occupation of Iraq and thinks “that went so well, let’s take over the Gaza Strip!”
- Real freedom is being exposed to different ideas and critical thought, and then being able to make your own decision. Consequently, closing off exposure to difference limits our freedom.
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- I will just say this as someone who worked years in the international security and development space: (1) There are lots of things we can and should debate on how to best utilize and administer international aid dollars. Change, efficiency, and reform are needed. Undoubtedly.
- (2) Int’l dev aid isn’t just about improving people’s quality of life/societies - it’s about our national security. Our nat’l security is not just met by our armed forces. Conflict, instability, & solutions to these prove this. Anyone who thinks otherwise, has zero clue what they’re talking about.
- Powerful sermon today during communion Sunday at church: how the moral values of Christianity - compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience - have never been more countercultural. And to not get swayed by the false displays of strength that seek to tear us apart.
- “Focus is the fundamental substance of democracy.” I like this line from @ezrakleinbot.bsky.social
- Wait. So they’re like “damn your IP as we train our machines, we’ll take what we want” and then “damn the Chinese for using OUR IP, stop it”? “OpenAI ‘reviewing’ allegations that its AI models were used to make DeepSeek” www.theguardian.com/technology/2...
- Utah House passes bill banning collective bargaining for public sector unions - including police unions. Will be interesting to see how this plays out and what impact it has. ksltv.com/politics-ele...
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View full threadThere is no collective bargaining.
- The bill: le.utah.gov/~2025/bills/...
- I’m reminded of these verses today for some reason: “If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth.” 1 John 3:17-18 NIV
- “Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter— when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?” Isaiah 58:7 NIV
- “If you do away with the yoke of oppression, with the pointing finger and malicious talk, and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday.” Isaiah 58:9-10 NIV
- One of the things I love most about going through Penn Station and the NYC subways is just seeing how different people can be and are. It’s fantastic.
- One of the more troubling aspects I find of our contemporary politics and political discourse is an apparent ignorance of Right and Wrong. There is a real Right and Wrong. Don’t get fooled to think or act otherwise.
- Some notes from my panel presentation last December on “Understanding Violent Crime and the Policy Responses” marckrupanski.com/2025/01/23/u...
