Police
New Orleans Police Chief Says He Needs to Hire and Fire Commanders at Will to Protect Reforms
Says the commanders are responsible for many reforms already implemented.
Police, Criminal Justice, and the Millennial Vote
Emily Ekins on the Latest Polling Numbers
When Even Prosecutors Can't Be Informed About Corrupt Cops, We've Got a Problem
California's shielding of police misconduct affects criminal cases.
Legislators Who Supported Criminal Justice Reform Now Sponsoring Tougher Heroin Bills
Heroin hysteria is in full swing this year.
Deported for Giving a Handjob?
For some unlucky women, wiping a cop's semen from their massage-table may be one of the last things they do in this country.
Ashton Kutcher Claims He Helped Cops Save Way More Sex-Trafficking Victims Than Authorities Say They've Found
How can Kutcher's group have helped in dramatically more sex-trafficking investigations than were actually opened across America?
Chaffetz Wants Cops to Get a Warrant Before Snooping on Your Cellphone
The Department of Homeland Security spent more than $1.8 million on grants that allow local police departments to buy and use stingrays.
You're Not Really a 'Sanctuary City' If You Keep Sending the Police to Harass the Poor
Oppressive municipal codes expose immigrants to potential deportation methods.
Law Enforcement Leaders Release Agenda Calling for Trump Administration to End 'Unnecessary Incarceration'
Current and former prosecutors and police chiefs say "today's crime policies...are simply ineffective in preserving public safety."
Trump's Executive Orders on Crime are More of the Same, Just More Intense Rhetoric, Says Harvey Silverglate
Trump's orders are "draconian" but Obama gets too much credit for too little actual criminal justice reform, according to famed civil liberties attorney.
3 Reasons Trump Is Wrong to Oppose Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform
Civil asset forfeiture reform is an idea that's time has come, in Texas and elsewhere, whether Donald Trump is ready or not.
Ready for a Federal 'Blue Lives Matter' Law?
Trump releases executive orders calling for more federal action on crime-fighting, police protections.
How a Heartwarming 'Hero Flight Attendant' Meme Helps Donald Trump Deport People
A viral tale of Alaska Airlines staff saving a sex-trafficked teen turns out to be propaganda for federal immigration enforcement.
Jeff Sessions, Fan of the Drug War and Asset Forfeiture, Confirmed as Attorney General
Sen. Rand Paul votes aye with rest of GOP.
Gov. Christie Helps N.J. Police Keep Property Seizure Info Secretive
Vetoes legislation requiring better reporting of how law enforcement gets its hands on people's stuff.
No Super Bowl Sex-Trafficking Hordes in Houston
Where were all the Super Bowl 2017 sex-traffickers? Living only in activist and law-enforcement imaginations, it seems.
The Law Is an Ass, but this Georgia Sheriff Who Arrested His Ex-Wife Is a Total Asshole
Claimed she and another women defamed him by calling him "POS" on Facebook.
The NYPD's Transparency Policies Make No Sense
Officer Richard Haste's departmental trial for the killing of teenager Ramarley Graham was open to the public, but records of the trial are not.
Border Patrol Union Ousts Pro-Reform Chief For One Of Their Own
The union opposed Mark Morgan's efforts to increase transparency, accountability, and clearer guidelines on use of force by Border Patrol agents.
Prof Screams at the NYPD Because They Didn't Beat Up 'Nazi' Gavin McInnes
'It's not up to these students to kick the ass of a neo-nazi! They don't have to raise their fist! They were taught to be peaceful! Fuck you!'
San Bernardino Deputy Threatens to 'Create' Charges Against Man Videotaping Him
"I'll create something. Do you understand? You'll go to jail," deputy tells citizen.
NYPD is Developing an Algorithm to Measure Police-Community Relations
'Sentiment meter' would help law enforcement understand where and how to improve cooperation with the public.
Teen Throws Paper Airplane in Class. He Was Arrested and Faces 30 Days in Jail.
Police don't belong in schools.
Trump's Sanctuary City Funding Threat Protects Police Money
Law enforcement representatives had worried about loss of grants.
Trump's Chicago Crime Slams: Political Posturing, Federal Overreach, or Legit Assistance?
Mayor and president use their bully pulpits to kvetch at each other. Does it even mean anything?
Why Are Cops Putting Kids in Cuffs?
Federal funding, zero tolerance, and lack of choice encourage the creeping criminalization of student misbehavior.
Louisiana Police Chief: Resisting Arrest is Now a Hate Crime Under State Law
"Stop resisting!" becomes "Stop committing a hate crime against my profession!"
Soliciting Sex Could Lead to 10 Years Prison in Connecticut
State also mandates that hotels keep all guest records for six months, train staff on how to spot prostitution.
Don't Like Militarized Police and Mass Incarceration? Blame Progressivism.
Talking about racism won't end these problems
Trump White House Vows to End 'Dangerous Anti-Police Atmosphere'
What he really means is stopping the feds from exposing police misconduct and lies.
The Justice Dept.'s Costly Reform Agreement with Baltimore Police Explains Basic Appropriate Behavior
Are they 'fixing' the department or just rebuilding it from scratch?
Survey of Police Finds Most Cops Believe Protesters Motivated by Anti-Police Sentiment, Incidents of Police Violence Are Isolated
Also finds unsurprising racial disparities in police attitudes
Will Baltimore's Police Reform Agreement Survive Under Sessions as A.G.?
And would it actually improve accountability for police misconduct anyway?
Watch Tampa Police Arrest Activists for Feeding the Homeless Without a Permit
Outlaw quinoa runs rampant in Tampa.
The Cops Are Interested in Your Tattoos
The FBI hopes to track gang members with bio-metrics, but may be tracking innocent people too.
Feds Nix NJ Municipalities' Practice of Painting Blue Lines in Road to Show of Support to Police
A county engineer asked the FHA for guidance about the practice, and found out it violated federal regulations.
Cop Gives Man a $128 Ticket for Starting Car, Leaving It Running in His Own Driveway
How else are you supposed to warm up your car during winter in Michigan?
Cops Mistake Cat Litter for Meth in 'Massive' Drug Seizure
Harris County Sheriff's Office credited discovery to deputies' "powers of observation," but blamed the error on field tests.
