Viewfinder: Protesting Police Brutality at an Officer’s Trial in Chicago
A demonstrator holds an American flag emblazoned with the names of victims who were fatally wounded by police officers.
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The Lede, Issue #30: Ohio Governor John Kasich Expands Medicaid, the Militarization of Police, Documenting Life in North Korea, and More
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The Militarization of Police Does Not Reduce Crime
New research finds it does reduce public support for law enforcement.
Black Cops Are Just as Likely as White Cops to Kill Black Suspects
New research suggests a culture of bias is a bigger problem than individual racist officers.
Boston Names Its First Black Police Commissioner
William Gross will become the top cop in a department that's struggling to modernize and overcome accusations of entrenched racial bias.
California Could Become the First State to Dramatically Restrict Police Use of Deadly Force
A state Senate bill, which would significantly restrict police's use deadly force, faces stiff opposition from law enforcement organizations.
Uncovering Disparities in Policing by Analyzing Traffic Stop Data
A conversation with professor Frank Baumgartner, who led a research team that analyzed every North Carolina police stop since 2002.
Perp Walk Politics: The Downsides of the Blue Carpet
The perp walk scratches a satisfying itch for retribution, but it also gives alleged assailants the opportunity to co-opt what should be a somber moment for their own self-aggrandizement.
Activists in Oakland Are Pushing for Better Research Around Police Violence and Community Trauma
Community trauma remains a major issue in marginalized communities. But there's still little research to show how police cause mental-health issues—or what can be done to lessen the communal anguish.
A Minnesota Police Department Paves the Way for Eliminating Rape Kit Backlogs
A small town in northern Minnesota is paving the way for police departments in their efforts to process and mitigate huge backlogs of untested rape kits.