đź“ť The Public Safety Beat with Josiah Bates
Josiah BatesNuanced analysis and reporting on violence, policing, and the systems that govern public safety in America. Occasionally, notes on journalism, writing, and good movies and TV.
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Mamdani at the NYPD
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It was only a matter of time before New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani found himself in the police union’s crosshairs. So far in his administration, he’s focused on fulfilling his policy promises and impro...
That Damn Audience
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In case you don’t follow me on Instagram, a couple of months ago I started posting reels about my stories and criminal justice topics in general. Yes, I’ve fallen into the news-influencer trap set by so...
Scorpions in the Grass
I’m excited to finally share the cover of my new book, Scorpions in the Grass: A Murder in Memphis and the Rise of Elite Police Units on America’s Streets.
I’ve been working on this for the past two and a half years, and I’ve done a few sp...
We Know What Didn’t Happen to Nolan Wells. But What Did?
Image: Blackout for Nolan Wells campaign, via Ben Crump/Facebook
I’ve held back from writing about the Nolan Wells incident because so much information was circulating and so many narratives were out there that I wanted to wait until we ha...
When the Reporting Doesn’t Back Up the Hypothesis
I’m in the home stretch of the elusive big story I’ve been working on this year for The Trace. I’m not talking about the new book (look out for an announcement on that next week).
I’m excited for this story to come out, not just because I’...
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Josiah Bates is a journalist and author covering crime, policing, and criminal justice issues. A staff writer at The Trace and author of two books, he offers reporting, analysis, and perspective through The Public Safety Beat. Also an NBA junkie.
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