Unless you’ve been isolated on a remote island in the Pacific, you have no doubt been exposed to news about protests in the streets, stemming from the killing of George Floyd while he was taken into custody by several police officers.
His arrest and subsequent death at the hands of the arresting officer sparked global outrage, and while the protests have largely subsided, the attention they brought to a decades old problem remains.
While it is true that race plays a large role in the decision who to arrest, under what circumstances, how the person arrested is treated, and how they are ultimately charged, reforming and changing how law enforcement address crime in society is multi-layered and complex, requiring political will as well as civic engagement.
What factors contribute to the strained relationship between police and minority communities?
Why does the US incarcerate a higher proportion of its population than any other developed country?
What options should state and local governments consider to reduce both imprisonment as well as crime <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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