Law enforcement

Bass Reeves: Lawman, Legend, Lore! Who Was He and Why is His Story Important?

The frontier marshal is said to have brought thousands of outlaws to justice. A new Paramount+ series tells his story.
11/10/2023

BET Special Report: Are Gun Buyback Programs An Effective Response To Violent Crime? Some Say Yes, Others Are Critical

Law enforcement officials see them as part of their violent crime fighting efforts, but researchers and scholars feel they aren’t making the kind of impact that will ultimately save lives.
05/18/2023
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Survival of the Fittest

A group of Black Lives Matter organizers forced into hiding after being doxxed is abducted by racist ex-sheriff's deputies intent on revenge.
09/27/2022
Nekima Levy Armstrong on BET's Boiling Point 2021.
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Extended Story - George Floyd

Civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong explains her journey to becoming a social justice activist and how overreliance on law enforcement has negatively impacted Black communities.
03/30/2021
Merrick Garland on BET Buzz 2021.
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5 Things To Know About Incoming Attorney General Merrick Garland

Garland has an extensive agenda facing him.
03/11/2021

Blue Wall of Shame: St. Louis Sergeant Calls Out Cowardly Cops After George Floyd Killing

A 20 year vet gets vocal about how they can all do better.
06/02/2020
A Crucial Checklist

What to Do If You're Stopped by the Police

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6 Cities Chosen for Project on Curbing Racial Bias

Birmingham, Alabama and Stockton, California among cities
03/13/2015

Obama: Racial Bias in Ferguson Police Dept. Not Isolated

The president told interviewers "there is work to be done."
03/06/2015

BET Exclusive: Obama Talks Race, Racism and How Far America Has to Go

POTUS urges persistence in confronting racism and bias.
12/08/2014

Holder Announces Project to Study Law Enforcement Bias Against Minorities

The $4.75 million project aims to reduce discrimination.
04/28/2014