Police

Do We Need the Police?
Opinion
March 23, 2023

Do We Need the Police?

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Social Science Conversations on the Legacy of George Floyd
Public Policy
April 26, 2021

Social Science Conversations on the Legacy of George Floyd

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The Road to Police Reform Runs Through Their Insurers
Public Policy
August 5, 2020

The Road to Police Reform Runs Through Their Insurers

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Article Collection Examines How to Prevent Police Killings
Bookshelf
June 2, 2020

Article Collection Examines How to Prevent Police Killings

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Police Officers Accused of Brutal Violence Often Have Extensive History of Citizen Complaints

Police Officers Accused of Brutal Violence Often Have Extensive History of Citizen Complaints

As protests against police violence and racism continue in cities throughout the U.S., the public is learning that several of the officers […]

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Preventing Fatal Police Shootings: It Can Be Done – Archived Webinar

Preventing Fatal Police Shootings: It Can Be Done – Archived Webinar

Learn about the real-life experience of an academic turned police chief, how social network analysis can help predict trouble, and how a better understanding of people with psychiatric or substance issues can help defuse (or even avoid) confrontations.

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Property Crime, Violence and Recession

Property Crime, Violence and Recession

There is no inevitability in the rise in homicide, domestic and acquaintance violence in the coming year. Sadly, though, it would be more surprising if they did not increase than if they did.

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Social Science is Changing how to view Policing

Social Science is Changing how to view Policing

Social Science research is changing our understanding of the police and policing. This is raising fundamental questions about how police officers are recruited, trained and organised

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