Author Jessica Pishko probes the beliefs and actions of the hard right constitutional sheriffs movement, whose members say their authority trumps state and federal officials.
Undersheriff April Tardy says her ankle imprint shows allegiance to her former station. Deputies say it represents a deputy gang.
As advocates and academics question the impact of flights over neighborhoods, police departments lack persuasive evidence of crime-fighting effectiveness.
No testing requirements, safety guidelines or certifications for the full body restraints exist in the U.S.
Inside the movement to bring mental health care, not law enforcement, to people in psychiatric distress.