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Chicago police officers attend a graduation and promotion ceremony in June of 2017.
Social Justice

In Study, People in Police Uniforms More Likely to Shoot Unarmed Targets

Putting on a uniform impacts some people's mindset and behavior in problematic ways.

By Tom Jacobs
Members of the New York City Police Department attend their police academy graduation ceremony on March 30th, 2017.
Social Justice

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.

By Tom Jacobs
A makeshift memorial is made on February 11th, 2015 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, after a vigil at the University of North Carolina following the murders of three Muslim students. Craig Stephen Hicks, who perpetrated the killings, was sentenced on three counts of first degree murder in June of 2019.
Social Justice

Islamophobia Pervades U.S. Police Officers' Facebook Accounts

New investigations reveal the extremist positions of many law enforcement officials.

By Khushbu Shah