One third of U.S. veterans report being arrested at some point in their lives

Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Around a third of U.S. military veterans say they have been arrested at least once, according to results released on Tuesday by the Council on Criminal Justice.

The council also announced the launch of a national commission to examine exactly why so many former military members end up in custody.

The 15-member nonpartisan Veterans Justice Commission will also attempt to develop policy change suggestions.

Former Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and former CIA Director Leon Panetta are among the members on the panel.

Learn more about CCJ's latest Commission: https://t.co/LEkGm8ZGda— Council on Criminal Justice (@CouncilonCJ) August 23, 2022