The Limited Impact of Police Reform Efforts

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This chapter explores the limited impact of efforts towards police reform over the past 10 years, discussing events like the Ferguson and Baltimore rebellions and their failure to lead to substantial changes. It reflects on immediate adaptations to street protests, the election and recall of progressive prosecutors, the evolution of civilian review boards, and the influence of private sector police technology companies.

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