Our most distressed communities need a neutral, authorized, and armed force to preserve peace and order.
Public Safety
We can improve public safety, reduce crime, and improve opportunities in disadvantaged communities with smarter policing and a fairer criminal justice system. We must overcome resistance from vested interests within police unions to holding unethical officers accountable for their actions.
All Public Safety
The tragic shooting of Jacob Blake is yet another example of why we should rethink what we ask police to do.
If police departments want the support of their communities, they must embrace significant change.
A family helping immigrants meet U.S. nursing and teacher shortages gets prosecuted for ‘human trafficking.’
Less aggressive policing is safer for the public and officers alike.
Sometimes, there are legitimate reasons for distrust between black communities and law enforcement.
We still need to come to terms with the lasting economic consequences of slavery and segregation.
To date, the courts have been far too willing to accept specious explanations for discriminatory behavior and practices.