Intensive policing gets credit for reducing crime, but it's also getting the blame for excessive force on the streets of American cities. Deadly incidents involving black suspects have sparked massive protest in Missouri, Ohio, South Carolina and New York City. In Baltimore, when six officers were charged with crimes, including manslaughter, in the death of the young, black suspect, Freddy Gray, 65% of Americans approved. There, and elsewhere, there are moves for reform opposed by local police unions. Do they still have political clout, or is the climate finally right for civilian oversight?
Public Trust and Police Accountability
More
- Mayor of Baltimore seeks DOJ investigation of police department
- Baltimore Police Commissioner Batts acknowledging the police as part of the problem
- Lowery on protests accelerating retreat from tough police tactics
- Canterbury on due process rights for law enforcement officers
- Maguire's 'Implementing Community Policing: Lessons from Twelve Agencies'
- Maguire on policing protests, lessons from the Occupy movement
Credits
Guests:
- Wesley Lowery - correspondent for "60 IN 6" - @WesleyLowery
- Chuck Canterbury - National Fraternal Order of Police - @fopchuck
- Michael Gennaco - Justice Department (formerly)
- Ed Maguire - American University - @ERMaguire