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Embracing President's Policing Task Force Recommendations Is A Work In Progress

9:13am July 10, 2016

In 2015, the White House Task Force on 21st Century Policing recommended many reforms. Laurie Robinson, who co-chaired that task force tells Rachel Martin that reform requires long-term commitment.

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Matt Lewis: Smartphone Era Challenges Americans' Established Perceptions On Race And Policing

9:13am July 10, 2016

What does it take to change your perception of people or an institution? NPR's Rachel Martin talks with columnist Matt Lewis about how the smartphone era has altered how he now views the police.

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Black Gun Owners Have Conflicting Feelings After Dallas Shooting Of 5 Police Officers

9:13am July 10, 2016

by Karen Grigsby Bates

African Americans have always kept guns for self defense. The recent shootings in Dallas, and the killings of young black men by police, are once again raising questions about who should own guns.

Reflecting On Police Shootings, Author Kwame Alexander Focuses On Next Generation

9:13am July 10, 2016

Children's author Kwame Alexander discusses last week's killing of Alton Sterling and Philando Castille, in addition to the shootings of the Dallas police officers.

Former Evangelical Pastor Rethinks His Approach To Courtship

9:13am July 10, 2016

Josh Harris, a former evangelical pastor, wrote an influential book on Christian courtship. NPR's Rachel Martin talks with him about the criticism he's gotten from people who grew up reading his book.

Oklahoma City Unveils Exclusive North American Matisse Exhibition

8:52am July 10, 2016

by Kate C. Greer

A collection of 100 works of art by Henri Matisse and his contemporaries is now on display at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. It's the only North American venue for the exhibition.

People attend a vigil outside Dallas police headquarters on Thursday.

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The Days After: A Nation Reacts To The Week's Violence

8:38pm July 09, 2016

In the aftermath of two highly publicized police shootings and the deaths of five Dallas police officers, scenes of protest and prayer have unfolded around the country. Here is a glimpse.

People take part in a protest in New York City's Grand Central Station on Friday.

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Ambush In Dallas Shakes The Movement For Police Reform

6:38pm July 09, 2016

by Martin Kaste

Twelve police officers were shot — and five were killed — in a mass shooting in Dallas on Thursday. The killings have complicated efforts to reform policing around the country.

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A Look At Policing In The United States

5:28pm July 09, 2016

In this special edition of All Things Considered, we spend the entire hour on policing in the United States. This week saw both civilians and officers on the receiving end of violence.

Officers Can Turn To Police Chaplains In Time Of Need

5:28pm July 09, 2016

When police officers need someone to talk to, they can turn to police chaplains. President of the International Conference of Police Chaplains Mark Clements talks about what they are saying this week.