Cops Say Low Morale And Department Scrutiny Are Driving Them Away From The Job
The mass exodus comes at a delicate time for many communities large and small as violent crime is on the rise and recruitment remains difficult.
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How Using Videos At Chauvin Trial And Others Impacts Criminal Justice
The video of George Floyd's death was critical evidence in the murder trial of convicted ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. That video and others are changing trials and police training.
Study: Body-Worn Camera Research Shows Drop In Police Use Of Force
A review from public safety experts and world economists says the benefits to society and police departments outweigh the costs of cameras.
U.S. Capitol Mob Brings Questions, Fallout For Pro-Trump Police
Some officers are being investigated over involvement at the protests, while others fought off protesters who once supported them.
Chicago Debates If Civilian Groups Should Oversee Police
Overhauling police has been a critical issue for more than two years after the release of a video which showed a white Chicago police officer shooting and killing a black teenager.
Real-Time Facial Recognition Is Available, But Will U.S. Police Buy It?
Instant facial recognition is ramping up in China and other places, but will U.S. law enforcement follow suit?
Basketball, Marijuana And Poetry: These Police Tweet More Than Crime Alerts
The Lawrence, Kan., police department's account has over 100,000 Twitter followers. It's well-known for tweets that use humor to reach its community.
What Happens When Suburban Police Departments Don't Have Enough Money?
Small police departments struggling with high crime and low budgets tend to pay fast-food wages, may employ officers with troubled pasts and can miss out on opportunities to learn from mistakes.
'Invisible No More' Examines Police Violence Against Minority Women
Author Andrea Ritchie wants the incidents of police violence involving women of color and transgender women to get as much attention as black men and boys have received in recent years.
Police Departments Deploy Garbage Trucks To Block Vehicle Attacks In Crowds
Law enforcement officers are using the trucks to prevent vehicle attacks like the one in Charlottesville that killed one woman and injured several other people.