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News June 19, 2020
“It Was An Execution”: Nicolas Chavez Was On His Knees When Police Killed Him. His Father Wants Answers.
The Houston shooting has sparked more questions about use of force and what many experts call the failed promise of police body cameras.
By Keri Blakinger and Mike Hixenbaugh
Feature October 31, 2019
Why Some Police Departments Are Leaving Federal Task Forces
Cities say the feds won’t follow their rules about using force, body cams.
By Simone Weichselbaum
Commentary August 13, 2015
Should Cops Get to Review the Video Before They Report?
Sorry, Mr. Bratton. Science says no.
By Kathy Pezdek
News February 10, 2015
Our Body-Cams, Ourselves
Now that police are always on, who gets to watch?
By Clare Sestanovich
Justice Lab January 15, 2015
‘Blame Liberals’
A new book faults Ted Kennedy, Joe Biden and the NAACP for our prison state.
By Dana Goldstein
News December 2, 2014
What You Need to Know About Body Cameras
Police cams are all the rage. Are they the answer?
By Clare Sestanovich
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