The Need for a Trauma-Informed Approach to Female Incarceration
Given the growing number of female prisoners, our incarceration system needs to focus more on women’s needs.
The Troubling Issues Regarding Police Use of Force
As the debate surrounding police force continues, new practices can address this pressing issue.
Disability and Policing
Existing rules can help ensure police use best practices for interacting with those who have special needs.
Reporting Police Force in the Digital Age
Technology can help address the dearth of data surrounding police use of force.
The Dangers of Stop-and-Frisk Policies
New York legislation that limited the reach of stop-and-frisk provides insight for lawmakers today.
Closing the Courthouse Door to Victims of Police Abuse
A number of Supreme Court doctrines make it difficult for citizens to sue police officers and their government employers.
How Transportation Safety Review Can Play a Role in Regulating Law Enforcement
An agency modeled after the federal transportation safety board could promote safety for the public and police.
Reviewing Police Use of Force Through Root Cause Analysis
More agencies are embracing a new kind of review focused on preventing future errors, rather than placing blame.
Regulating the Reasonableness of Police Violence
The legal standard governing police force provides inadequate guidance to police officers and the courts.
The Future of Police Reform Under the Trump Administration
Insights gleaned from past federal enforcement efforts can inform future locally driven improvements.
Regulating Police Use of Force
Scholars, activists, and other criminal justice experts address possible legal responses to excessive police force.