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A black band is displayed around Louisiana State Police Officer Bryan Lee badge during a prayer vigil for Baton Rouge Police Officers Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald and East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff Deputy Brad Garafola at the North Boulevard Town Square July 21, 2016 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Why It’s Harder to Be a Cop Now Than Ever Before

The role of police is being questioned as never before. In addition to facing increased media scrutiny, officers are being killed. What is the effect on their well-being and, in turn, on ours?
By Ryan Wagoner
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A Brief History of the Traffic Stop (Or How the Car Created the Police State)

The automobile fundamentally changed the world. It also changed the way we think about police power.
By Josh Keefe

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