Police talk a lot about getting guns off the street. But thousands of their own guns are ending up at crime scenes after police put them up for sale.
Accountability
40 Acres and a Lie Part 3
Calls for reparations were ignored for decades. Now, local governments are taking up the cause – and outrage is growing.
40 Acres and a Lie Part 2
We trace “40 acres” land titles to a staggeringly beautiful sea island off the coast of Georgia that’s now a wealthy gated community.
New Connecticut Law Aims to Support Victims of Sexual Assault – and Prevent Them From Being Treated Like Suspects
A model policy could set a high bar for how sex crimes are investigated statewide.
40 Acres and a Lie Part 1
Our historical investigation found 1,250 formerly enslaved Black Americans who were given land – only to see it returned to their enslavers.
Shot by a Civilian Wielding a Police Gun
Our investigation found that more than 52,000 police guns have been involved in crimes since 2006. Many of those weapons were resold by law enforcement agencies sworn to protect the public.
The Racist Hoax That Changed Boston
After a pregnant woman’s murder, Boston police rounded up countless Black men in search of her killer. But they were chasing a lie.
We Regret to Inform You
When police kill someone, they have to notify the family. Some officers are using that moment for something else.
The Spy Inside Your Smartphone
Around the world, governments are spying on journalists with hacking software originally designed to capture criminals.
After the Crash
A police officer chased a Native teen to his death. Days later, the police force shut down without explanation. The Crow Nation is still searching for answers.