Social Work experts say larger conversation needed before defunding the police

The 22-minute video captured from a camera worn by Tou Thao, one of four former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd’s killing, is probably the last significant footage of the scene.

Some fear reducing police resources would lead to more crime, while others think diverting funds to other services should be explored ...

After George Floyd’s killing, the city council pledged to “end policing as we know it.” They were far less certain about how they would do it.

Not only can some of these weapons cause considerable injury to protesters, particularly if misused, but experts say the mere presence ... Meanwhile, academic conversations around defunding or ...

Reclaimed police funds could be distributed to shelters, rape crisis centers, mental health services and programs to combat sexual violence, experts say.

Reclaimed police funds could be distributed to shelters, rape crisis centers, mental health services and programs to combat sexual violence, experts say.

In this guide, we'll break down some of the forces at work, explain how policing in L.A. functions, and arm you with the tools and facts to make your own informed decisions. The first thing to know: ...

Social workers need to ... and deserving before returning to their homes. None of this is news to most contemporary social workers; these are active conversations we are having at our work, in schools ...

The retention and recruitment problems that many police departments have experienced in recent years are especially pronounced after four Minneapolis officers were charged with Mr. Floyd’s death.