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Tag: Ferguson

Posted inPerspectives

Militarization has fostered a policing culture that sets up protesters as ‘the enemy’

by Tom Nolan June 12, 2020June 12, 2020

The militarization of local police departments has been associated with an increase in police violence against citizens.

Posted inPerspectives: The Powers That Be

To mobilize outrage over George Floyd’s killing, look to lessons of social movements past

by Curtis Black June 4, 2020June 4, 2020
Posted inPerspectives

Cities with more black residents rely more on traffic tickets and fines for revenue

by Akheil Singla October 31, 2019November 4, 2019
Posted inCriminal Justice, Perspectives

The racist roots of American policing: From slave patrols to traffic stops

by Connie Hassett-Walker June 7, 2019June 10, 2019
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Chicago’s predatory tickets and fines exploit low-income drivers for revenue

by Curtis Black August 2, 2018August 3, 2018
Posted inCriminal Justice

A push to make cops carry liability insurance in Minneapolis

by Carla Murphy June 27, 2016May 17, 2017
Posted in16 Shots, Criminal Justice

Data plays central role in police reform efforts in Chicago and beyond

by Andrew Fan April 28, 2016April 28, 2016
Posted inGovernment and Politics, Perspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

For Emanuel and Rauner, a wobbly 2015

by Curtis Black December 22, 2015May 15, 2017
Posted inPerspectives, Perspectives: The Powers That Be

Activists seek civilian oversight to improve police accountability

by Curtis Black August 13, 2015May 15, 2017
Posted inTCR Talks

Leaving the pulpit for the streets of Ferguson

by Yuri Han February 2, 2015September 22, 2015

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