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Law Enforcement
Portions really are bigger on this side of the pond.
The symbolism also might matter. Lessons from a misunderstood post-Ferguson reform bid.
Gun Policy
States in the top five for gun ownership had three times the rate of law enforcement homicides, per capita, than states in the bottom five.
Chicago
Targeting big offenders is helping, but not enough to stem the tide of guns from states with looser laws.
Community Violence
After an old state grant failed to reduce shootings, Buffalo used a new program to take some bold steps.
The Business of Guns
Smart guns have been in development for decades, but the technology still has to overcome extreme skepticism from gun buyers—and law enforcement may be the key.