Are Police Helicopters Worth the Cost?
As advocates and academics question the impact of flights over neighborhoods, police departments lack persuasive evidence of crime-fighting effectiveness.
Category: Police
Biden Promised to Protect Sanctuary Cities. So Why is ICE Still Partnering With Local Cops?
Despite campaign promises, Biden hasn’t slowed down Trump’s ‘main engine of deportation.’
Police Restraint System Adopted Nationwide Despite Lawsuits, Allegations
No testing requirements, safety guidelines or certifications for the full body restraints exist in the U.S.
Five Plot Twists from Police Attacks on L.A. Protesters
For two weeks the LAPD seemed bent on squashing protests – and on fighting the mayor and other critics in government.
As Medellín Violence Spikes, Security Force Response Raises Concerns
Authorities in Colombia are responding to a recent wave of violence in Medellín with a heavy hand, but the factors fueling the clashes remain unclear and the security strategy may be exacerbating tensions.
Cocaine Ring in Russia’s Argentina Embassy Dismantled
An unprecedented seizure of nearly half a ton of cocaine at the Russian embassy in Argentina has exposed an international drug ring that counted on help from corrupt officials in the police and diplomatic service.
Jamaica Responds to Rising Violence With Security Crackdown
Jamaica’s aggressive urban security operations may be counterproductive to the fight against organized crime.
Winner of Honduras’ Election Will Likely Be ‘Iron Fist’ Security
Honduras’ controversial election remains in limbo, but the results not so much.
Could Upcoming Honduras Election Set Back Police Reform Progress?
An upcoming election in Honduras has called into question the future of a reform commission that has taken important steps toward cleaning up the country’s police force.
Brazil Lacks Coherent Plan to Deal With ‘National Emergency’ of Insecurity
Brazil’s president has described a deepening, nationwide crisis of insecurity as a “national emergency.” But contrary to official rhetoric, the government does not appear to have a coherent plan to address the main drivers of violence and crime.
Angelika Albaladejo 