Recruiting more women won’t solve police brutality
Debates around ‘warrior cop’ masculinity and excessive use of force in policing have continued in the wake of the death…
Why domestic violence victims often feel retraumatised by police
The police response to domestic abuse can traumatise victims for a second time, as the push to secure a prosecution…
We spent seven years observing English police stop and search – here’s what we found
Police use of stop and search has been widely scrutinised and regularly debated; but as Dr Mike Rowe of the…
How Covid-19 should transform the way police engage with their local communities
Police services face the challenge of a growing multitude of communications channels used by the public, with engagements across social…
Why police reform won’t happen without public pressure on politicians
In the wake of the killing of George Floyd in America, further deaths and injuries to members of the public…
Enforcing COVID-19 restrictions could erode public trust in police
Police in many countries have been given extraordinary powers to enforce lockdowns and tackle COVID-19; but as Dr John Coyne,…
With a conviction rate of just 2 per cent, improving crime reporting and arrest rates are key to US police reform
While a significant proportion of the American public are calling for police reform, more than half of all major crime…
Why are police still charging youth with simple drug possession? The case for decriminalisation in Canada
Young people stopped by police while carrying drugs for personal use often swallow the substance to avoid additional charges, with…
Police legitimacy: How can it be regained once lost?
With an apparent increasing disconnect between the American public and the police who serve them, is there any hope for…
Five reasons police officers should have college degrees
Recent events in the United States have led to calls for more training and credentialing to reduce the use of…
Toezicht in Transitie 2021 – Trends in toezicht – 17 mei
‘Deze gemeenten lukte het wél om de jeugdhulp te veranderen zonder dat het financieel uit de hand liep’
Meer toezicht nodig op grondboringen
