Policing
Lawsuits Over Miranda Violations Blocked by Supreme Court Ruling
The 6-3 decision does not eliminate the the rights. But legal experts say it will make it harder to hold law enforcement accountable if they don't provide the warning, which is meant to protect people taken into custody against self-incrimination.
In a City Scarred by Violence, a New Approach to Public Safety
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and others have committed to reforming policing and healing the trauma that has haunted New Jersey's largest city since a deadly uprising in 1967.
Why Local Action Is Important to Combat Police Brutality and Racial Injustice
COMMENTARY | George Floyd's brutal murder two years ago did not inspire bipartisan federal action. Cities have stepped up and are driving a range of reforms.
5 Ways to Reduce Gun Violence
COMMENTARY | Evidence shows that investing in community interventions, not more “tough on crime” law enforcement approaches, is key to effective and sustainable anti-violence work.
Policing-for-Profit Undermines Public Safety. This Town Shows A Better Way
COMMENTARY | Relying on tickets to fund basic government services is a high-pain, low-gain proposition that does little for public safety.
Police Look To Doorbell Cameras To Reduce Crime
Through a community network of home doorbell cameras, officials in one Illinois county hope to get faster notification of suspicious activity and improve criminal investigations.
Some Unusual State and Local Laws to Take Note of This Valentine's Day
A number of state and municipal laws deal with relationships—both good and bad ones.
Rising Gun Deaths Push Cities to Shore Up Police and Services
Sixteen major U.S. cities saw a rise in homicides last year.
5 Unusual State Laws Across the US
There is a wide range of unlikely state laws nationwide, including ones prohibiting biting a person's arm (or leg) off to swearing at kids' sports events.
How Governments Can Minimize Harassment of Public Officials
Complex factors are at play, including polarization, misinformation and social media. But there are safety measures localities can take to protect local leaders, according to the National League of Cities.
Stricter Gun Law Support Falls to Lowest Level Since 2014
Support for banning handgun ownership peaked at 60% in 1959. Now only 19% favor a ban, which is an all-time low and down six points in the past year, according to a Gallup report.
SUV Tragedy in Wisconsin Shows How Vehicles Can Be Used as a Weapon of Mass Killing
Six people were killed and many more were injured after an SUV crashed into a Christmas parade. A terrorism expert explains how vehicles have been weaponized.
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