Why it's difficult for minorities to become cops

May 29, 2015
Stigma and previous encounters with police are among the obstacles.

Cleveland looks to firms to help fund police reform

May 27, 2015
The city's deal with the DOJ includes costly trainings and computer equipment.

Swatting: not a new phenomenon, but the cost is rising

May 19, 2015
The prank's cost is going up for police departments and emergency call centers.

Federal money talks — kind of

May 18, 2015
The White House plans to dole out $163 million in grants to local police.

In police killings, numbers are scarce or inaccurate

May 15, 2015
Why is it so hard to get these life and death numbers?

The cost of stress in the police force

May 8, 2015
Police officers say they have less discretion about how they do their jobs.

Body cameras spread, changing how cops do their job

May 1, 2015
Some cops like them, but other criminal justice experts are skeptical.

For public good, not for profit.

Police departments grapple with body camera costs

Apr 22, 2015
Implementing the cameras costs means more than just new equipment.

Nevada Supreme Court faces budget shortfall

Apr 3, 2015
The Nevada Supreme Court's budget is linked to the number of traffic tickets.
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Police don't ask: Why are we getting sued?

Mar 16, 2015
Experts say police departments don't keep data that could prevent abuse lawsuits.