Nation Jul 17 Police face new scrutiny for use of Tasers after deadly incidents By John Yang, Emily Carpeaux, Sam Weber
World Jan 21 Canada, U.S. and allies discuss aid for Haiti Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says immediate action is needed to fix the security situation in Haiti and he says additional aid is a central topic of a virtual conference that includes officials from Canada, the United States and France. By Rob Gillies, Associated Press
Nation Apr 10 Watch 5:02 Medical experts, masks, social distancing: Week 2 of Derek Chauvin’s trial Prosecutors called medical examiners to the stand as the trial of Derek Chauvin, the Minneapolis police officer charged with killing George Floyd, entered its second week. Brandt Williams, Minnesota Public Radio reporter, joins Hari Sreenivasan to discuss the testimonies --… By PBS NewsHour
Nation Jul 17 Watch 4:28 Presence, tactics of federal agents in Portland, Oregon, prompt questions and criticism State and local leaders in Portland, Oregon, are calling for the departure of federal agents sent in response to protests. Their presence and tactics -- including deploying tear gas, driving unmarked vans and wearing military-style gear -- have raised questions…
Nation Sep 16 Watch 3:22 What it’s like to be a black cop in 2016: ‘I see both sides’ Damon Gilbert is a black police officer in one of the most violent cities in the country. He describes his experience on the force in Oakland, California, as well as how he’s dealt with the police as a private citizen. By PBS News Hour
Feb 02 Watch 6:25 Does federal review lead to real police department reform? By PBS News Hour The Justice Department plans to review the San Francisco Police Department after a fatal shooting of an African-American man in January. While that city requested the review, across the nation, there have been many others not undertaken voluntarily. Sarah Childress… Continue watching
May 25 Cleveland, Justice Department reach settlement over police brutality, report says By Justin Scuiletti The city of Cleveland on Monday agreed to a settlement with the Justice Department over the uses of excessive, unconstitutional force by police officers, the New York Times reports. Continue reading
Apr 10 How and why you should record the police By Anya van Wagtendonk In the days after police officer Michael Slager shot and killed Walter Scott, he maintained he was justified in his use of force. Then, a video emerged that changed everything. Continue reading
Apr 08 Watch 9:51 How a bystander’s video revealed the truth about a police shooting in South Carolina By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Feb 20 Watch 10:10 Police use of force not always black and white By PBS News Hour In recent days, two incidents have added to national concern about excessive police force against minorities. Police shot and killed a hispanic man in Washington state, and in Alabama, an Indian man was partially paralyzed after an officer knocked him… Continue watching