Policing

Study Shows Black Men More Positive About Local Policing Than Black Women

The researchers noted that Black women are disproportionately likely to be killed by police than other women.
10/12/2023

Congressional Black Caucus Demands Justice Department Response Around Police Brutality

The representatives want the agency to comment on a presidential executive order on police accountability.
03/03/2023

New Jersey Man Calls Police on Nine Year Old Naturist Killing Lanternflies Claiming the Child “Scares” Him

The Republican former council member’s attorney insists his client calling the cops on the tiny Black child is not racial profiling.
11/15/2022

Sherrilyn Ifill: A National Crisis Requires a National Response

Policing tactics in this country must be changed.
05/01/2015

Ferguson Probe Uncovers Rampant Discrimination and Racism

DOJ releases "searing" report on police practices.
03/04/2015

Obama: 'Now Is the Moment' for Police to Make Changes

President responds to policing task force report.
03/02/2015

Eric Holder Hails Success of Fewer Nonviolent Drug Prosecutions

Attorney general speaks at National Press Club.
02/17/2015

FBI Director: US at Crossroads on Race Relations, Policing

Comey says police, citizens must confront "hard truths."
02/12/2015

Obama Hosts 'Productive' Meeting With the Congressional Black Caucus

President discusses wide range of issues with the CBC.
02/10/2015
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Obama: We Need Better Policing and More Trust

President addresses police-community relations.
01/23/2015