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Mugshots Stay Online Forever. Some Say the Police Should Stop Making Them Public.

As many news outlets cut back on publishing mugshots, some states and cities are grappling with a more fundamental question: Why do police release the images — and should they be allowed to?

Inside Out • 11.11.2021

The Sheriff’s Race Pitting Trump Against Black Lives Matter

Will demands for law enforcement accountability reach popular tough-on-crime sheriffs? A Florida race offers a test.

Feature • 09.19.2020

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