Memphis’s Scorpion is the latest special police unit to come under scrutiny.
Tag: Police Reform
When Gun Violence Outrage Isn’t Enough to Bring Reform
An examination of crises in the Americas — including school shootings in the U.S. — yields a sobering theory about why even a national outpouring of pain cannot always overcome political divides.
Policing Is Under Scrutiny as Murders Rise in the U.S.
Murders have spiked in the U.S., and experts say a mix of solutions works best.
Policing Is Under Scrutiny as Murders Rise in the U.S.
Murders have spiked in the U.S., and experts say a mix of solutions works best.
Thousands of French Police Protest in Call for More Protection
The protesters declared that police work has become increasingly dangerous because of the government’s failure to fix the country’s social problems.
Colombia Protests: Police Force, Built for War, Finds a New One
Police spent decades fighting left-wing guerrillas and paramilitaries. Now, they’re cracking down on protesters, and igniting a wider demonstration movement in response.
Colombia’s Police Force, Built for War, Finds a New One
Police spent decades fighting left-wing guerrillas and paramilitaries. Now, they’re cracking down on protesters, and igniting a wider demonstration movement in response.
After Sarah Everard’s Killing, Women’s Groups Want Change, Not More Policing
A rising movement in Britain asserts that the police are part of the problem and seeks recognition that violence against women must be addressed at the societal level.
Nigeria Goes on Offensive Against Youth Protesting Police Brutality
Young people staged the biggest anti-government uprising in a generation, triggered by relentless police brutality. Rattled, politicians are promising reforms, but using repressive tactics, large and small.
Nigerian Forces Fire on Protesters
The toll was unclear, but witnesses said several people were shot during demonstrations against police brutality in Lagos. The governor said “miscreants” had hijacked mostly peaceful protests.