The police officer avoided jail time for the manslaughter of 95 year-old Clare Nowland. The case shows what the community thinks about how much is too much force.
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There’s a divergence in how a trial is conducted, what rules govern it – and the larger issue of racial justice. That divergence affects the legitimacy of any verdict.
When it comes to making law enforcement professionals less likely to resort to use of force, higher education goes a long way, research shows.
Higher education can help empower students to take an active role in public safety. Here are several ways to do it.
Some school districts are starting to remove police. A team of researchers explains why that could be a welcome trend.
Uganda’s police have powers to use excessive force on citizens.
Educators must work to ensure inclusion with diverse student bodies, yet it seems inevitable that in today’s world, talking about identity issues can be risky and emotional. So how to move forward?
On the eve of its departure from Haiti after a 13-year stabilization effort, the UN faces accusations that its troops used excessive force to fight gangs, killing innocent bystanders.
Michael Brown’s recent shooting death by Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson illustrates the pressing importance of digitally documenting police activity, while Eric Garner’s case illustrates the limits…
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Professor of Law, Ulster University
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Professor of Law, Georgia State University
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Sociologist, Ethnology Department, Université d'Etat d'Haiti
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Professor in department Law, Managment, and Social Sciences, EM Lyon Business School
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Post Doctorate Researcher under the DANIDA funded project on security, sustainable growth and peace in Uganda., University of Copenhagen
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Director, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice; Co-Director, Nebraska Collaborative for Violence Intervention and Prevention, University of Nebraska Omaha
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