Liars: Police Make False Claims About Asset Forfeiture
Law enforcement lobbyists always oppose asset forfeiture reform, generally relying on the claim that seizing people’s stuff serves as a valuable crime-fighting tool. But a recent study conducted by a Seattle University economist for the Institute of Justice casts...
Study: Police Militarization Targets Minority Communities and Provides No Safety Benefits
A study published by Jonathan Mummolo, assistant professor of politics and public affairs at Princeton University, reveals that law enforcement is hiding important facts about police militarization. The study titled “Militarization fails to enhance police safety...
LEAP Looking for Law Enforcement Professionals to Stand Up for the Constitution
Any effort to rein in the drug war, stop warrantless surveillance or reform asset forfeiture laws will inevitably bring out fierce opposition from powerful law enforcement lobbyists. But not every cop opposes such reforms. In fact, you will find many police officers,...