October 16, 2020

Deputies killed Dijon Kizzee after a bike stop. We found 15 similar law enforcement shootings, many fatal

Los Angeles Times quoted Jody Armour of the USC Gould School on the negative community impact of hunting for crimes during routine stops. “It really robs people of their full…

December 21, 2019

How being “tough on crime” became a political liability

Salon and Yahoo News (via The Conversation) featured commentary from Jody Armour of the USC Gould School on how being ‘tough on crime’ became a liability politically.

September 22, 2018

A wealthy teen was cleared in a South L.A. killing. Critics say his race and privilege helped him win

Los Angeles Timesquoted Jody Armourof the USC Gould School on a wealthy teen who was acquitted in a South L.A. killing. Jody Armour, a law professor at USC, said studies…

April 24, 2017

Tag: Crime

Deputies killed Dijon Kizzee after a bike stop. We found 15 similar law enforcement shootings, many fatal

How being “tough on crime” became a political liability

A wealthy teen was cleared in a South L.A. killing. Critics say his race and privilege helped him win

Cop in the Hood

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