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Who Should Pay Victims of Police Misconduct? Only the Officers, Some Cities Say.

Denver, Minneapolis and other cities want to avoid paying large sums owed to victims of some types of misconduct. But will the officers pay up?

Closing Argument • 11.01.2025

How Missouri Has Let Police Officers Stay Licensed After Serious Misconduct

Missouri’s system often takes years to resolve a misconduct allegation, in some cases allowing officers to move on to a new department.

St. Louis • 09.18.2025

In Police Youth Program, Abuse Often Starts When Officers Are Alone With Teens in Cars

A quarter of sexual misconduct allegations in law enforcement Explorers programs involve officers grooming or abusing young people during ride-alongs.

Feature • 09.03.2025

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