Want to Reduce Crime? Try Paying People

With a bit of data-mining, and a bit of mentoring, a California city's anti-crime program pays people a monthly stipend to avoid dangerous behavior and stick to positive goals.The craziest part? It's working.

Jun 27, 2014

Excessive Force Sparks DOJ Review of Seattle Police

After several high-profile incidents where the Seattle Police Department used excessive force, a DOJ report found that the police department used biased practices and excessive force.... Jun 26, 2014

How Cincinnati Revitalized Police-Community Relations

The Cincinnati Police Department's fraught relationship with the community came to a head on April 7, 2001, when a police patrolman shot and killed a 19-year-old African-American. Wit... Jun 25, 2014

Mass Police Chase in Cleveland Prompts DOJ Investigation

As part of The Takeaway's weeklong look into police departments, we head to Ohio for a look at Department of Justice investigation into Cleveland's police department, and the case tha... Jun 24, 2014

Internal Police Squabbles Cost New Jersey Taxpayers $29 Million

The force is with you - and it's expensive. Internal fighting cost New Jersey taxpayers $29 million last year, and the Garden State isn't alone.  

 

Jun 23, 2014