
Nuanced 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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In 1968, a federal commission blamed urban unrest on policing, racism and poverty. Nearly 60 years later, as crime becomes an election issue again, Washington’s public safety debate is far narrower
By the end of July 1967, the civil unrest...
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There’s a lot of debate about what it means to be a journalist today. Aside from the fact that we’ve lost much of the public trust, the media space is so oversaturated with content creators and news in...
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No one subscribes to this page for political insight. I can talk about what’s happening in criminal justice policy and explain it at the local level. But I’m not the guy for the intricacies of D.C.’s...
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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...
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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...
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The writers behind this newsletter.
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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