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.
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Police Officers
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Expanding Psych Screenings for Colorado Police
In Colorado, the agency that sets the certification requirements for police officers now recommends more psychological evaluations for seasoned law enforcement.
A Smarter Way to Count the People Killed by Cops
Treating law enforcement-related deaths as a public health issue could lead to a clearer picture of the severity of the problem.
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.
Violence Against Police Is at a 45-Year Low, but You Wouldn’t Know That From Watching the News
Television news media is creating a false symmetry of violence.
More Guns Mean More Police Officer Homicides
Yet another study finds areas with higher rates of gun ownership experience higher rates of homicide.
When Racist Cops Blog
A blog hosting posts from former and current New York City officers reinforces the worst kinds of stereotypes.