Devon Kurtz

Devon Kurtz

Director of Public Safety Policy


Devon Kurtz leads research and policy development in public safety and homelessness. His research and commentaries have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, National Public Radio, and The Economist. He is also the author of Sketches from Behind Prison Walls. Devon holds a B.A. in Classical Studies from Dartmouth College and an M.St. in Criminology from the University of Cambridge.

Latest Posts by Devon Kurtz


criminal trial
Research
  • Foundational Research

Flawed Justice: America’s Broken Approach to Incompetency to Stand Criminal Trial

homeless sex offender with ankle monitor
Research
  • Foundational Research

Electronic Monitoring of Homeless Sex Offenders

homeless encampment
Post
  • Homelessness

The Stakes of Omaha’s Homeless Crisis are Getting Higher

homeless tents on city street
News & Media
  • Opinion-Editorial

Activists Are Wrong About Camping Bans