Ballotpedia offers many ways to learn more about criminal justice policy. In addition to the index of articles below, we offer Ballotpedia's Bargaining in Blue, a monthly newsletter that provides news and information on police collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including the latest news, policy debates, and insights from Ballotpedia’s analysis of police CBAs in all 50 states and the top 100 cities.
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Through the lens of more than 30 research questions on topics ranging from police union authority and training to discipline and accountability, Ballotpedia examined the collective bargaining agreements, statutes, and regulatory codes governing the 50 states and the top 100 U.S. cities by population. The article below provides an index of articles with links to more detailed information of Ballotpedia's analysis by state, city, and research question.
The articles below identify the main areas of debate related to policing and police CBAs. It is part of an analysis of police hiring, training, and disciplinary requirements across the country.
The article below identifies reform proposals related to the hiring, training, and discipline of police officers. It is part of an analysis of police hiring, training, and disciplinary requirements across the country.
The articles below provide an overview of policies related to the hiring, training, and discipline of police officers in the states.
The articles below provide an overview of policies related to the hiring, training, and discipline of police officers in the top 100 largest cities by population.
The articles below provide an overview of policies related to the hiring, training, and discipline of police officers.
The articles below provide overviews of information related to the hiring, training, and discipline of police officers.
The articles below provide the text of police CBAs examined as part of Ballotpedia’s analysis of police CBAs in all 50 states and the top 100 cities.
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