Deaths in Police Custody in the United States
2020
This primer from Journalist’s Resource of the Harvard Kennedy School synthesizes and summarizes the latest research on police brutality and deaths in police custody in the U.S. It focuses on research about the deaths of Black people by white police officers, as well as the treatment of other racial minorities within the criminal justice system. The primer also describes recent legislative changes related to law enforcement and criminal justice, while also highlighting the challenges and injustices that remain. Across the board, incomplete or nonexistent data collection remains an issue.
The primer culminates with a list of individual research publications and their abstracts, should users wish to explore further. The included articles examine deaths in police custody, the use of different types of police restraint, and how changing police force demographics may change the number of Black people dying in interactions with law enforcement. For educators seeking an evidence-based foundation for lessons and activities engaging with contemporary issues of racism and police violence, this primer is a comprehensive introduction and summary of the status quo and ongoing challenges.
Deaths in Police Custody in the United States
Source:
Deaths in Police Custody in the United States: Research Review. Journalist’s Resource 2020. https://journalistsresource.org/studies/government/criminal-justice/deaths-police-custody-united-states.