Law enforcement

Americans are increasingly interested not only in reallocating police resources, but also making policing more effective and more ethical.

As the UN marks the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, a reminder of the many forms of such abuse that are prohibited.

Amid widespread protests, continued US support for Duque will further erode implementation of the peace accords and spur deeper conflict.

To eliminate interrogation abuses, consistently bar all information gained via torture or cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment.

Philosopher-jurist Jeremy Bentham's “ticking bomb scenario,” often cited to justify torture, has spawned wild misconceptions.

Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissmann and Ryan Goodman drafted 10 lines of inquiry for Wray in advance of Tuesday's hearing.

Defense Secretary Austin should convene an expert panel to ensure that methods used are informed by current science.

Three national jurisdictions that have introduced legal and effective techniques demonstrate that change is possible and is already underway.

Too often, the United States ends up feeding well-intentioned assistance and training into an impervious, corrupt system that eats the aid and spits out further instability.

Probing memory requires delicacy and care, because the method can change what the subject recalls -- and they wouldn't even be aware of it.

The State Department's newest reporting on 'transnational repression' has much to offer, but also gaps, including on Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Thailand, and more.

Former UN Rapporteur on Torture says interrogations that reject coercive and abusive methods and build rapport are necessary and achievable.