Amusement Park Regulation’s Bumpy Ride
A patchwork of state and private industry oversight leaves room for federal intervention.
Preventing Police Use of Excessive Force
Leading experts propose changes to use of force regulation to eradicate police brutality.
Getting Railroads to Regulate Sleep Disorders
Transportation safety agency and senators push for regulations combatting sleep apnea in rail employees.
Allowing Students to Access Sunscreen Without Restriction
Legislatures reconsider whether students can access sunscreen in school without a doctor’s note.
Tightening Service and Emotional Support Animal Regulations
Debate ignites over regulating service and support animals on airplanes and in public accommodations.
Designing Safety Regulations for High-Hazard Industries
New National Academies of Sciences report offers much-needed clarity about regulatory design decisions.
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 Police Use of Force
Scholars, activists, and other criminal justice experts address possible legal responses to excessive police force.
For Agencies, Smooth and Safe Traveling Takes a Front Seat on Thanksgiving
Holiday marked by mass mobility prompts regulatory responses nationwide.
3D Printers Bring Regulation into the Living Room
Scholars contemplate the health and safety risks of home manufacturing.
Making Profits by Disrupting the Regulatory Status Quo
Scholar explains the rise and expansion of startups that push the regulatory envelope.
What Should Regulators Do About Pilot Depression?
A French agency’s report on the Germanwings accident reassesses the balance between medical privacy and public safety.