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Philadelphia
Philly’s strategy for solving violent crime relies on the public’s trust. The police killing of Eddie Irizarry, 27, threatens to strain that trust even more.
Law Enforcement
Doubling up on patrols and donning body armor, cops are taking precautions that could complicate crime prevention and community relations.
Community Violence
Years of research indicate that police abuse can contribute to the conditions that make everyday gun violence harder to stop.
Commentary
"America’s longest-standing civil rights organization" is beholden to its white base.
Data
Researchers found FBI and CDC databases drastically undercounted the number of fatal police shootings.
Q & A
Criminologist Tom Nolan blames poor discipline for the shooting deaths of unarmed men like Michael Brown.
