Fear of Being Branded Racist Increases Police Support for Excessive Force
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.
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Black Cops Are Just as Likely as White Cops to Kill Black Suspects
New research suggests a culture of bias is a bigger problem than individual racist officers.
Why a History of the Police’s Relationship to the Working Class Is Being Re-Released Now
1983's Policing a Class Society argued that the police has always protected the interests of the upper classes.
The Good Cop
John Timoney, the beat cop with a master’s degree, led police departments in New York, Philadelphia, and Miami.…
‘The Night Of’ and the Enduring Power of Police Procedurals
The HBO adaptation of the British drama isn’t just the epitome of the modern crime serial — it’s a reflection…
You Are Now Under the Influence
At a police academy, future officers learn to test drivers' intoxication levels by testing the legal limit themselves.
Eight Beers Deep With America’s Finest
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
The Guidebook for 21st-Century Police Work
Can a former police officer effect greater reforms from outside the force?
Copping to It
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to subscribers.
The ‘Ferguson Effect’ Is Real, but It’s Fixable
Deputies with a strong sense of purpose and supportive supervisors are immune from media-driven drops in motivation.