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Trump’s New Order on Policing Seems Sweeping. But What Will It Really Change?

The president’s directive may please some law enforcement officials, but some experts say certain provisions are redundant and ignore how police agencies really work.

Analysis • 04.29.2025

Under Pressure, Cuyahoga County Releases Video of Teen’s Shooting by Deputy

After four months, the county provided body cam footage, and is weighing policy changes amid a Marshall Project and News 5 Cleveland investigation.

Cleveland • 02.05.2025

Cleveland Has Spent Millions on Police Cameras. Why Are the Locations a Secret?

The city cites citizen safety as a reason for shielding information, but has no policies on use of surveillance technology.

Cleveland • 09.28.2022

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