A new UC Davis study published in PNAS Nexus shows that California's extreme risk protection orders (ERPOs) significantly reduce arrests for violent and firearm-related offenses. - Arrests dropped 55% overall while ERPOs were in effect.
- Violent crime arrests fell 71% and firearm violence arrests fell 80% during the order. - After the order expired, overall arrests remained 63% lower.
- The findings suggest ERPOs interrupt criminal behavior and have sustained benefits. The study focused on Yolo County and Davis, California.