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Could Ferguson Win Its Case Against the Justice Department?
Federal officials have twice failed to force reforms on a police department. Will Ferguson be next?
February 11, 2016
Why the San Francisco Police Review Won’t Force Reform
The federal review of San Francisco police will be different than the ones in Ferguson, Mo. and Chicago.
February 2, 2016
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Chasing Heroin
A searing, two-hour investigation of America's heroin crisis.
February 23, 2016
Ferguson Has a Draft Reform Deal. Will It Work?
The preliminary deal aims to remedy some of the pitfalls of previous Justice Department agreements.
January 28, 2016
Your Questions About Police Reform, Answered
Senior Digital Reporter Sarah Childress answers your questions about police reform.
December 22, 2015
Inside 20 Years of Federal Police Probes
For two decades, the Justice Department has had the power to investigate law enforcement agencies nationwide. We're tracking each inquiry and the stories behind them.
December 14, 2015
Sexual Abuse Claims to Face Outside Review at Nation's Biggest Janitorial Firm
The decision by ABM Industries adds a new layer of oversight for a company with a history of facing allegations that it failed to prevent sexual violence.
December 11, 2015
The Military Has a New Sexual Assault Plan, But Is It Working?
For the past decade, the Pentagon has been working to eradicate sexual assault in the military. But there's no way to know whether its latest plan is working.
November 30, 2015
Robin Poor Bear (1977-2015)
Robin Poor Bear, the "Kind Hearted Woman" profiled in the 2013 FRONTLINE/Independent Lens film of the same name, passed away at her North Dakota home last weekend.
November 25, 2015
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Under Fire in South L.A.
After 12 years and roughly $300 million dollars, federal oversight was lifted from the Los Angeles Police Department in 2013. Despite significant reforms, the LAPD is struggling to address community concerns and rising violence.
November 13, 2015
What Happens When Police Are Forced to Reform?
The Justice Department has intervened in troubled police departments for 20 years. Are reform efforts working?
November 13, 2015
California Governor Signs Bill To Legalize Physician-Assisted Suicide
California has become the largest state in the nation to legalize the controversial practice of physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients.
October 5, 2015