The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic that began in late 2019 and continues as of the writing of this Perspective in summer 2022 has been the cause of both tremendous tragedy—in lives lost and economic hardship—and great triumph in the rapid development of effective vaccines.... All RAND Perspectives undergo peer review to ensure high standards for quality and objectivity. This document and trademark( s) contained herein are protected by law.... This representation of RAND intellectual propert

Research Questions What lessons can be learned from the justice system’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic to prepare for similar future incidents?... In some areas, incarcerated populations were hit hard by the disease.... Significant numbers of justice system practitioners, including law enforcement officers, court staff and leaders, corrections staff, and service providers were infected, and deaths from COVID-19 became a primary cause of lives lost in the line of duty....