Law Enforcement
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7 Black People Killed After Cops Falsely Discover a Gun That was Never There
The recent police shooting of Tyrea Pryor highlights the country’s stifling issue.
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These Facts May Answer Your Questions About the Jayland Walker Police Shooting
The grand jury will decide whether the Akron officers will be indicted in the fatal Jayland Walker shooting.
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Controversial Prosecutor Hired to Handle Police Killing Case
Louisiana prosecutor Hugo Holland is prosecuting the five white Louisiana officers indicted in the killing of Black motorist Ronald Greene.
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America’s Prison System Is Biased In More Ways Than We Ever Expected
Federal corrections officers are accused of racist, misogynistic behavior toward their Black colleagues.
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![Bodycam: Officer Freaks Out after Shooting Unarmed Louisiana Man [Update]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/59cda6eb15bc27f0be3f50764a844a71-300x188.png)
Bodycam: Officer Freaks Out after Shooting Unarmed Louisiana Man [Update]
Shreveport Officer Alexander Tyler has been arrested and charged in the incident.
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The Community of Mothers Who Lost Sons to Police Killings
In the wake of Tyre Nichols, a mother discusses the familiar role of grieving with purpose.
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The Ugliness Behind the Scorpion Unit Doesn’t Stop at the Latest Lawsuit
Tyre Nichols’ death led to the disbanding of the entire unit as it goes under investigation.
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![We Found More Shady Things That Make the Tyre Nichols’ Investigation Seem Crooked [Updated]](https://www.theroot.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/9cdf1a42692cd65bd2d0052e103c14cd-300x200.jpg)
We Found More Shady Things That Make the Tyre Nichols’ Investigation Seem Crooked [Updated]
In the Tyre Nichols' case, a lot of this ish just don't add up.
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Here’s What a Former Black NYC Cop Thinks of the Tyre Nichols Case
Race has been a major conversation topic regarding the actions of the Memphis police officers.
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Officer Accused in Fatal Tyre Nichols Beating was Previously Accused of Assault
The alleged assault case was dismissed in 2018, two years before Demetrius Haley joined MPD.