High-profile cases of officer brutality against black citizens in recent years have caused Americans to question the racial makeup of their police departments. Many advocates believe that diversifying these forces will help reduce police violence against people of color. My research suggests increased representation might not solve the problem. I interviewed nearly 200 protesters and residents of […]
Senior Officer Edward Thomas, a retired Houston police officer, was the Texas city’s first successful Black officer. The Houston Police Department honored Thomas late last month by naming its headquarters after him, capping a career than spans over 60 years. Thomas, now 94, was born near Shreveport, La. A former football player at Southern University, […]
