News & Commentary about Reforming Police

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Oct 10, 2018

The Public Deserves to Know Whether They Can Trust Police Officers Who Testify in Court

Oct 9, 2018

President Trump, Stop and Frisk Is Both Unconstitutional and Ineffective

Oct 4, 2018

San Francisco Is a Hotbed of Illegal Race-Based Policing

Sep 26, 2018

When Police Use Disappearing-Message Apps, It’s Not Just Bad for Accountability — It’s Illegal

Philadelphia Police Headquarters entrance

Sep 26, 2018

The Reports of Civil Asset Forfeiture’s Death in Philadelphia Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

Sep 21, 2018

A Tale of Two New York Cities When It Comes to Policing

Sep 14, 2018

Off-Duty Cop Tasing an 11-Year-Old Should Provoke a Clear Wakeup Call for Police Reform

Sep 5, 2018

Detroit Police Racially Harass and Retaliate Against One of Their Own

Aug 9, 2018

Memphis Police Surveillance of Activists Is a Betrayal and a Reminder

Aug 6, 2018

Federal Judge Declares ‘Policing for Profit’ Unconstitutional