The Government Might Improve Patchy Police Killing Data
Better data on deadly police encounters may be on its way. The Department of Justice (DOJ) proposed a…
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The Cost of Police Misconduct
Internal misconduct lawsuits against police departments can cost cities more than suits from civilians.
The Man Who Helped Popularize Broken Windows Policing Steps Down
A quick look at the tactics Bill Bratton championed in New York and Los Angeles. By Francie Diep…
Should You Really Call the Cops?
People who report crimes to the police are less likely to be victims of future crimes, but the…
The Story of Police Shootings, as Told by Health-Care Data
Injury codes bolster the belief that police are injuring and killing African Americans at a higher rate mainly…
Meet the Chemist Behind Many Popular—and Faulty—Police Drug Kits
Decades after L.J. Scott Jr. developed a test for cocaine, his invention played a role in hundreds of…
How the Recent Shootings in Dallas and Baton Rouge Will Impact Law and Order Policing
The recent police shootings represent perhaps the most significant political obstacle to the Black Lives Matter movement yet.…
Are Robots Susceptible to Racial Bias?
On the implications of the Dallas Police Department’s unprecedented use of a lethal robot to kill a suspect.…
‘Staten Island Will Not Forget My Father’: An Interview With Erica Garner
It’s been two years since Eric Garner was killed by police. We spoke with his daughter about her…
Just How Biased Are Police Shootings?
Unarmed African Americans are as likely to be shot as armed whites, one study found. By Nathan Collins…