Criminal Justice

Racism

John McWhorter Calls California Legislature Out for Choosing Symbolism Over Substance in Fighting Racism

Ed Krayewski | 8.28.2014 11:01 AM

Michael Brown

Former LAPD Deputy Chief Explains the Militarization of American Policing

The Huffington Post | 8.28.2014 10:07 AM

SWAT

Video Catches SWAT Raid on Gamer's Home

"Active shooter" in Littleton

Reason Staff | 8.28.2014 10:00 AM

Police

Brickbat: This Will Make You Sick to Your Stomach

Charles Oliver | 8.28.2014 9:00 AM

Policy

Federal Appeals Court Overturns Hate Crime Convictions of Amish Beard Cutters

Jacob Sullum | 8.27.2014 7:22 PM

Civil Liberties

City Council Tells Cops To 'Tank the Tank' In Davis, California

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 8.27.2014 5:00 PM

Civil Liberties

It Was a Wild and Crazy Summer of Criminalizing Campus Sex

"In an effort to address sexual assault, college campuses are on the verge of entering into an Orwellian nightmare."

Robby Soave | 8.27.2014 4:30 PM

Police Abuse

Seven Dirty Philly Cops Could Cost City Millions, Six Suspended But Not Yet Fired

Ed Krayewski | 8.27.2014 3:11 PM

Police

Omaha Police Fire More Than 30 Rounds at Robber With Pellet Gun, Killing Him and a Cops Crew Member [UPDATED]

Jacob Sullum | 8.27.2014 2:02 PM

Politics

The Sanest Commentator on Ferguson: How About a Rapper Named Killer Mike?

Matt Welch | 8.27.2014 12:17 PM

Politics

Is the Left Playing Catch-up to the Hated Kochs on Police Militarization?

Matt Welch | 8.27.2014 11:53 AM

Drones

California Senate Bans Warrantless Police Drones - Hooray!

Ronald Bailey | 8.27.2014 9:41 AM

Civil Liberties

Court to Police: No Immunity Just Because You're Cops

Botched raid resulted in a $3.5 million settlement.

Jackson Kuhl | 8.27.2014 8:30 AM

Policy

The Literal War on Drugs

The promiscuous use of SWAT teams is a bigger menace than armored vehicles on our streets.

Jacob Sullum | 8.27.2014 7:00 AM

Policy

Texas Hash Brownie Baker No Longer Faces a 10-Year Mandatory Minimum

Jacob Sullum | 8.26.2014 6:42 PM

Politics

Shikha Dalmia on Why Obama is Leading from Behind on Racial Justice

Reason Staff | 8.26.2014 4:31 PM

Police Abuse

Inmates Allege Jailer Put Pepper Spray on Pizza

Tasty.

Reason Staff | 8.26.2014 4:30 PM

Police Abuse

Cops Shoot Suicidal Kansas Teen Sixteen Times

Ed Krayewski | 8.26.2014 3:16 PM

Los Angeles

Los Angeles Can't Fix Its Sidewalks but Wants to Fine Citizens for Not Keeping Them Clean

Scott Shackford | 8.26.2014 2:00 PM

Politics

Instapundit: How to Fix Policing so There Are no More (or Fewer) Fergusons

Nick Gillespie | 8.26.2014 1:51 PM

Police Abuse

Federal Court Rules Connecticut Town Can't Claim Immunity for Deadly Botched SWAT Raid

Ed Krayewski | 8.26.2014 1:44 PM

Civil Liberties

Fight Against Militarized Police Is a Culture War Worth Having

Ferguson shows us that "protect and serve" is long gone. Can we get it back?

Gene Healy | 8.26.2014 12:30 PM

Culture

When 'Preventing Rape Promotes Rape,' You're Doing Feminism Wrong

Teaching men not to rape and helping women avoid rape aren't mutually exclusive options.

Elizabeth Nolan Brown | 8.26.2014 11:30 AM

Policy

Ferguson, Abusive Policing, and Racial Politics

The fatal police shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown and its aftermath have once again brought the national spotlight on race relations.

Cathy Young | 8.26.2014 7:00 AM

Police Abuse

Cop Who Was Fired and Rehired Could Cost Columbus, Ohio, Millions Over Feud With Brother

Ed Krayewski | 8.25.2014 3:29 PM

Civil Liberties

Oath Keepers in Ferguson Area Condemn Militarized Police; Oath Keepers' Guest Speaker IS Militarized Police

Tensions on the populist right

Jesse Walker | 8.25.2014 3:21 PM

SWAT

This Is the Actual Logo of the Fresno SWAT Team

Katherine Mangu-Ward | 8.25.2014 2:49 PM

SWAT

War On The Streets

How SWAT has become larger and more invasive

Jason Keisling and Lauren Krisai | 8.25.2014 1:30 PM

Police Abuse

Cops Pull Mother with Four Children Over at Gun Point, Caught on Camera, No Apologies

Ed Krayewski | 8.25.2014 10:35 AM

Guns

Latest Excuse for Overwrought College Campus Lockdowns: Umbrellas!

Scott Shackford | 8.25.2014 10:15 AM

Civil Liberties

Cop Hits Man in the Head 20 Times as Onlookers Plead 'Don't Punch Him No More'

Robby Soave | 8.25.2014 8:30 AM

Puppycide

Does He Think He's a Cop?

Charles Oliver | 8.25.2014 6:00 AM

Puppycide

Brickbat: Does He Think He's a Cop?

Charles Oliver | 8.25.2014 6:00 AM

Politics

Should Cops Wear Body Cameras? One Ex-Cop Says Yes.

Amanda Winkler | 8.24.2014 1:00 PM

Politics

Former NYPD Chief Bernard Kerik Weighs in on Ferguson and Police Militarization

Nick Gillespie and Amanda Winkler | 8.24.2014 9:30 AM

Police Abuse

"The Police Force is Watching the People"

Who watches back?

Sheldon Richman | 8.24.2014 8:30 AM

Police Abuse

Ed Krayewski Talking Ferguson, Police Reform on the Tyler Nixon Show

Ed Krayewski | 8.23.2014 1:02 PM

Policy

Sex Offender Restrictions Turn Residents of New York Into Residents of Limbo

Jacob Sullum | 8.22.2014 5:09 PM

Policy

Bloomberg's Stop-and-Frisk Explosion Looks Ineffective As Well As Unconstitutional

Jacob Sullum | 8.22.2014 3:43 PM

Police Abuse

Alleged Sex Predator Cop to Hit the Streets of Philly Again: "I'm stuck with a guy who shouldn't be a cop" Says Police Commissioner

Ed Krayewski | 8.22.2014 3:03 PM

Policy

Ferguson Cop Darren Wilson May Not Have Been Badly Injured by Michael Brown After All

Bad info? You don't say.

Reason Staff | 8.22.2014 2:52 PM

Police Abuse

Even "Justified Shootings" Can Cost Local Governments Millions

Ed Krayewski | 8.22.2014 12:04 PM

Militarization of Police

Michigan County Sheriff's Department Dumps Armored Military Truck

Scott Shackford | 8.22.2014 11:10 AM

Politics

Did Ferguson Cop Darren Wilson Suffer Broken Eye Socket in Struggle With Michael Brown? Apparently No.

Nick Gillespie | 8.22.2014 8:47 AM

Civil Liberties

Friday Funnies: Boots on the Ground

Chip Bok | 8.22.2014 7:00 AM