How Union Contracts Shield Police Departments from DOJ Reforms

We recommend this article from In These Times magazine: How Union Contracts Shield Police Departments from DOJ Reforms. In response to some recent instances of police brutality, misconduct, and wrongful death, the Department of Justice has initiated investigations in some cities and demanded reforms in the way police departments operate. However, the power of the police unions prevents the full implementation of these reforms. This article explores this problem in detail.