Disparities in Police Award Nominations, Evidence from Chicago
Recent investigations into policing practices have shed light on racial disparities during police-civilian interactions. However, limited attention has been given ...
Training Officers to Work Effectively with Young People
Officers play a critical role in shaping the interactions between young people and community systems. Proper training helps them build ...
Civilian Oversight Boards, Are They Improving Police Accountability?
Public demand for greater police accountability has grown sharply in recent years, particularly in response to high-profile incidents involving police ...
Complaints Against Philly Cops Average 463 Days to Get Heard. Few Cops Are Penalized
Public trust in law enforcement depends heavily on accountability and transparency. In Philadelphia, recent reports highlight troubling inefficiencies in the ...
What Police Reform Looks Like in 2025, Successes and Setbacks
Police reform in 2025 reflects a significant shift in how law enforcement agencies operate across various regions. Public pressure, technological ...
Mental Health Crisis Intervention Training for Officers
Mental health challenges have become increasingly visible in modern society, requiring law enforcement officers to adapt their approaches. Mental Health ...
How Police Are Using Social Media to Monitor Protests—and the Legal Risks
Social media platforms have become essential tools for protest planning, coordination, and awareness. These digital spaces enable rapid communication and ...
How Local Governments Are Responding to Calls for Police Reform
Public demand for police reform has grown rapidly due to high-profile incidents, social justice movements, and ongoing debates about law ...
Race, Policing, and the Limits of Social Science
Policing in racially diverse societies has long been a subject of academic research, political discourse, and public concern. Race continues ...
Peer Effects in Police Use of Force
Peer behavior holds significant influence in high-stress occupations like policing, where split-second decisions often determine the use of force. This ...
Are Consent Decrees Making Police Departments More Accountable?
Accountability in policing has become a major concern in recent years, especially after high-profile incidents of misconduct. Consent decrees have ...
How Community Policing Is Rebuilding Public Trust
Community safety depends not only on law enforcement’s efficiency but also on the trust it earns from citizens. Community policing, ...