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NYPD Study: Implicit Bias Training Changes Minds, Not Necessarily Behavior
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The NYPD has released the biggest study to date of the effectiveness of implicit bias training. The results suggest the popular training can change attitudes but not necessarily how policing is done.
Portland, Ore., Had A Long Weekend Of Dueling Protests And Rallies
Tuesday, September 08, 2020
Black Lives Matter protests in Portland, Ore., have been persisting for over 100 days. And now counterprotesters from the right are making their presence felt in the state.
Suspect In Portland, Ore., Shooting Is Killed By Law Enforcement
Friday, September 04, 2020
A man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Portland, Ore., protests was shot and killed by law enforcement officers. Officers confronted him Thursday outside an Olympia, Wash., apartment.
Oregon Law Enforcement Turns Down Governor's Help Request
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Oregon's governor asked other departments to help Portland police with ongoing unrest, but they refused. They say they don't want to get involved unless Portland is more willing to crack down.
Why Experts Say The Police Don't Need Militias' Help
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Armed civilians are showing up at protests with guns. And experts say these self-styled militias create confrontations and send the wrong message during protests.
How Seattle's Police Chief Has Navigated The City's Protests For Racial Justice
Wednesday, August 05, 2020
Being a Police Chief in 2020 is precarious. Carmen Best, Seattle's first Black female chief, has some tactics for keeping her job and protecting her department from the "defund the police" movement.
Who Are The Protesters Who Make The Anti-Police Movement Not Entirely Peaceful?
Thursday, July 30, 2020
News stories often describe anti-police protests as being "mostly peaceful," with some violence. In reality, two kinds of protests are going on, and there's tension over tactics.
Customs And Border Protection Officers Criticized For Being In Portland
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
The Trump administration is defending its use of federal law enforcement officers in Portland, Ore. But the state is suing, saying the feds have overreached.
How To Stop Police Officers From Getting New Police Jobs After Misconduct
Monday, July 13, 2020
Recent protests have revived a longtime campaign to create a national system to track police misconduct and make sure those who lose their license can't find another police job in other states.
Seattle Police Forcibly Clear Protest Zone
Thursday, July 02, 2020
Seattle officials swept through the area known as CHOP, ending a police-free zone born from protests over racial injustice. Recent shootings and other crimes added to its growing list of detractors.
Seattle Officials Shut Down Police-Free Zone Known As 'CHOP'
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Recent shootings prompted Seattle officials to clear the police-free zone known as the Capitol Hill Organized Protest. The police chief said she supports lawful protests, but violence is unacceptable.
New Orleans Police Program Aims To Stop Police Misconduct, Reduce Burnout
Saturday, June 20, 2020
A new study shows that police misconduct can spread inside departments like a contagion. But a program in New Orleans teaches cops that loyalty means watching for the signs.
What It's Like Inside The 'Autonomous Zone' Near A Seattle Police Precinct
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Protesters in Seattle have set up an "autonomous zone" outside a police precinct after officers largely vacated the area.
Examples Of Reimagining Police Departments That Show Promise
Friday, June 12, 2020
Since the protests sparked by George Floyd's killing in police custody, many have called for overhauling police departments and policies. Efforts underway in some cities have had mixed success.
'Qualified Immunity': A Doctrine That Made It Much Harder To Sue The Police
Monday, June 08, 2020
The George Floyd protests have breathed new life into a movement to end a legal doctrine called "qualified immunity" and meant to limit lawsuits against police.
Why Police Departments Across The U.S. Use Different Tactics To Handle Protests
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
Police departments across the country have taken different approaches to protests and violence. Some departments are trained to contain and de-escalate, while others use more aggressive methods.
'We Recognize That There's A Need To Change': What Police Think About Civil Unrest
Monday, June 01, 2020
American police are caught in the angry middle, literally and politically, as civil unrest rages the U.S. Police share thoughts on the current violence and what future they see for their profession.
After COVID-19 Hit The U.S., Our New Reality Started
Thursday, May 28, 2020
The U.S. hit a grim milestone on Wednesday — 100,000 people have died in this country from COVID-19. We reflect on this moment with three journalists in different regions of the country.
Snail Mail And Debit Cards: How Washington State Was Bilked Out Of Millions
Friday, May 22, 2020
Officials say the scammers took advantage of vulnerabilities in the system as the state rushed to get unemployment benefits to people quickly.
Washington State Hit Hard By Unemployment Fraud
Friday, May 22, 2020
Washington state has lost hundreds of millions of dollars to unemployment fraud, the most extreme case so far of the scams thriving nationwide in the uncertain conditions created by the pandemic.