Legalized police impunity in the modern carceral state

The article examines the legal production of police impunity within the contemporary carceral state, highlighting the role of legal protections that undermine accountability. Drawing on Weberian theory, it shows how such mechanisms contribute to near-absolute structural impunity.

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Monitor of Lethal Force in Latin America and the Caribbean. A Analysis of Killings by Police and Army

The volume Monitor of Lethal Force in Latin America and the Caribbean. An Analysis of Killings by Police and Army Officers, edited by Ignacio Cano, Catalina Pérez-Correa, and Carlos Silva examines the use and abuse of lethal force in eight Latin American countries, with the aim of addressing the persistent lack of information and independent investigations.

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Doing Policing ‘by the Book’: Police Officers’ Perceptions of Body-Worn Cameras on Accountability

The article “Doing Policing ‘by the Book’: Police Officers’ Perceptions of Body-Worn Cameras on Accountability” examines police officers’ perceptions of body-worn cameras (BWCs) as tools for enhancing accountability.

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