Militarization

New research finds it does reduce public support for law enforcement.

• By Tom Jacobs

President Obama’s new ban on military equipment for local law enforcement is about more than just excessive force.

• By Jared Keller

The proliferation of risky police raids over the decades.

• By Lauren Kirchner

Local police departments should reflect the communities they serve, but fixing that alone won’t curb unnecessary violence.

• By Lauren Kirchner