The Big Problem With That Big Study on Police Shootings and Racial Profiling
And the need for better data. By Jared Keller (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images) In the aftermath of the…
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Where and Why Do Police Kill African Americans?
If we’re ever going to get a handle on officer-involved killings of African Americans, we must determine the…
Here’s the Racial Breakdown of Who’s Most Likely to Die From Police Bullets
Black and Hispanic Americans fare far worse than whites. By Francie Diep Demonstrators march in St. Louis, Missouri,…
Another Failed Attempt at Police Transparency
As police scandals swirl in Northern California, a legislative effort to make the disciplinary records of officers available…
Did Homicide Rates Really Rise in 2015?
The near-unprecedented rise in homicide rates in several U.S. cities last year has been confirmed, but the causes…
Colorado Makes a Splash in Interrogation Law
Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper recently signed into law a bill that will require Colorado law enforcement to electronically…
Should Police Body Camera Footage Be Public Record?
Police departments across the country are struggling to figure out how to deal with this new type of evidence.
Are Attacks on Police Hate Crimes?
Louisiana may become the first state to protect cops under hate-crime laws. By Kate Wheeling Police in Lafayette,…
The Cash Cow for Cops Needs to Stop
Police can once again seize and keep cash, cars, and real estate. Here’s why that’s a problem for…
American Police and Prisons Are Failing the Mentally Ill
Those with severe mental conditions are more likely to be incarcerated, and less likely to be granted opportunities such as parole.