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SocietyPolice hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse

The US needs high standards for recruiting law enforcement officers, but hiring rules alone cannot solve police violence. Research suggests psychological screening may predict some forms of misconduct without reliably eliminating future risk. Broader institutional reform, accountability and trust-building with marginalised communities are also needed.

US law enforcementpolice violencehiring standardspolice reform

AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-09-19 15:58Original

Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuse
Police hiring standards matter. But they alone cannot stop abuseSociety