Cops

New research finds the stereotype of a racist cop decreases officers' sense of moral authority, which may make them more likely to resort to coercive tactics.

New research suggests a culture of bias is a bigger problem than individual racist officers.

1983's Policing a Class Society argued that the police has always protected the interests of the upper classes.

At a police academy, future officers learn to test drivers' intoxication levels by testing the legal limit themselves.

An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.

Can a former police officer effect greater reforms from outside the force?

An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.

Deputies with a strong sense of purpose and supportive supervisors are immune from media-driven drops in motivation.

Yet another study finds areas with higher rates of gun ownership experience higher rates of homicide.

Even if the police don’t kill me, a lifetime of preparing for them to just might.

What accounts for the number of killings by cops in the United States (over 100 just this past March)? Blame gun culture.