Aug 28 WATCH: Sessions announces rollback of limits on military gear for police By Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions is addressing the Fraternal Order of Police on Monday, kicking off the group's national conference in Nashville. Watch live here. Continue reading
Aug 13 Watch 0:59 Charleena Lyles’ family takes legal action against Seattle By PBS News Hour The estate of Charleena Lyles -- a black woman fatally shot by two white police officers in Seattle in June -- has taken the first step in a wrongful death lawsuit against the city. The claim filed Friday alleges police… Continue watching
Jul 17 Justice Department to make it easier for police to seize property from crime suspects By Sadie Gurman, Kyle Potter, Associated Press The practice has been criticized because it allows law enforcement to take possessions — such as cars and money — without indictments or evidence a crime has been committed. Continue reading
Jun 05 Police respect whites more than blacks during traffic stops, language analysis finds By Nsikan Akpan By relying on computer analysis of body camera footage, a new study provides an impartial take on policing during traffic stops as well as an automated method for assessing the behavior of police officers based on the language they use. Continue reading
May 10 Column: Why big data analysis of police activity is inherently biased By William Isaac, Andi Dixon, The Conversation New research argues predictive policing tools reinforce, rather than reimagine, existing police practices, which could lead to further targeting of communities or people of color. Continue reading
Apr 05 Federal overhauls of troubled police departments can be popular, but carry mixed results By Sadie Gurman, Associated Press Attorney General Jeff Sessions is signaling his Justice Department may back out of such federal agreements with troubled police departments. Continue reading
Mar 29 Woman strikes police cruiser near Capitol, suspect taken into custody By Associated Press A woman struck a U.S. Capitol Police cruiser with a vehicle near the Capitol on Wednesday morning and was taken into custody, police said. Continue reading
Feb 11 Military police begin patrols in paralyzed Brazilian state By Stan Lehman and Sarah DiLorenzo, Associated Press A few dozen military police returned to duty in Espirito Santo on Saturday, but it was unclear if the force as a whole was ready to end a weeklong strike. Continue reading
Feb 03 Fact check: Immigration doesn’t bring crime into U.S., data say By The Conversation Analysis suggests immigration has a crime-suppressing effect. In other words, more immigration equals less crime. Continue reading
Jan 14 Lynch says U.S. must hold police accountable By Eric Tucker, Associated Press As attorney general, Loretta Lynch has broadened her focus to go after entire police departments for unconstitutional practices. Continue reading