My View: What the Lonesome Death of Walter Scott Tells Us
Officer Michael Slager told investigators that Walter Scott had taken his Taser in a struggle and that…
Walter Scott’s Killing Is a Direct Result of the Current State of Policing in America Today
By Ezekiel Edwards It’s déjà vu. And it’s also a nightmare. Police gunning down unarmed black men…
Commentary: San Francisco Law Enforcement Suddenly Finds Itself Under Fire
When Ferguson took to the news last August following the shooting death of Michael Brown, few people…
SF Public Defender Releases Racial Justice Recommendations
An estimated 1,000 criminal cases will be reviewed, following revelations that San Francisco police officers regularly shared…
Should Police Officers Have Discretion in the Use of Body Worn Cameras?
By Jay Stanley In our October 2013 policy white paper on police body cameras, we struggled with…
Where You Live Impacts How You’re Policed
by Larry Schwartztol The Supreme Court recently heard a case that will define the future of decades-old…
My View: New York Deals With Their Public Safety Slowdown Quickly
I’ve been fascinated with the New York Police Department work slowdown in response to the police shootings…
Commentary: No One Called Out Davis Firefighters For Endangering Public Safety
In response to the police shootings in New York, members of the New York Police Department, angry…
Commentary: Why This Goes Beyond Ferguson and Staten Island
We have written a lot on the issue of the police and minority relations in the aftermath…
My View: Do Black Lives Matter?
Across the nation, countless protests have occurred with the slogan, “Black Lives Matter.” At one level, it…
Sunday Commentary II: Why the Police Killings in Ferguson and Staten Island Have Spawned A Movement
Back in 2011, the Occupy Movement seemed to arise in response to the Tea Party Movement. Across…
Are Police Body Cameras the Way to Go to Protect Police and Citizens?
In the wake of Ferguson, we have had a nationwide discussion on issues focusing on police accountability…
Cleveland Hammered by US DOJ For At Least 16 Police Misconduct Cases
Following the recent outcry in Ferguson and Staten Island, the US Justice Department delivered a scathing report…
Analysis: Ferguson Was a Highly Unusual Case and Process
I find myself fascinated with the shooting of Michael Brown as it brings to light a number…
Commentary: No Justice, No Peace
It has been obvious for quite some time that the Grand Jury was not going to indict…
My View: Police Discussion Needed More Balance, Discussion on Downside Risks
Recently in Sacramento forty police officers using three tactical vehicles, including some with armor, conducted a raid…
Sunday Commentary: Decision Forthcoming, Do You Know Where Your MRAP Is?
When the Davis City Council voted 3-1-1 back in late August to send the Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected…
Commentary: Comments on Tuesday, While Passionate, Were Remarkably Civil
There were times when it seemed the emotions of the moment were going to boil over, but…
Restoring Faith in Humanity in Ferguson
In the last several weeks we have seen in many cases the worst of humanity. Anger has…
Update: Woodland Police Release Photo of the Knife, Identity of Victim
On early Monday morning, the Woodland Police shot and killed 53-year-old Jeffrey Towe after he allegedly attacked…