Police Reform

Series August 28, 2018

Southside

A collection of stories about criminal justice in Chicago

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Feature January 23, 2018

Meet Sheriff Michael Chitwood, a Yankee cop in good-ol’-boy territory.

By Simone Weichselbaum

Commentary September 20, 2017

The DOJ’s most recent attempt to appear pro-cop actually hurts law enforcement.

Chiraag Bains

Commentary July 19, 2017

A new poll says whites are as confident in the police as ever. How?

By Donovan X. Ramsey

Commentary January 30, 2017

Consent decrees can improve law enforcement even in cities that aren’t investigated.

Christy Lopez

Crime on the Ballot November 9, 2016

Reform-minded candidates unseat incumbents in some races.

By Maurice Chammah

Crime on the Ballot October 18, 2016

A battle in Tampa reflects a shift across the country.

By Maurice Chammah

Crime on the Ballot October 16, 2016

The city’s unrest emerges as a wedge issue in the governor’s race.

By Eli Hager

News September 29, 2016

A new docu-series, ‘America Divided,’ explores inequality, issue by issue.

By The Marshall Project

News August 16, 2016

Advocates seek more independence from police involvement.

By Deonna Anderson