Category Archives: Racism

Do police departments evaluate cops for problems of character?

Yesterday, in my post about psychological testing for police candidates, I asked if any  psychologist could offer an opinion about the possibilities of thorough psychological testing in the New York Police Department. I got an even more specific response than … Continue reading

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Reforming police departments

As I began this, I picked up an excellent Mother Jones article, “A Road Map for Getting Rid of Racist Cops,” about this deeply entrenched problem. It’s in the form of a Q&A — Q’s by Mother Jones journalist Samantha … Continue reading

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Did I ever tell you about the time Facebook censured me?

No? Well… My relationship with Facebook has always been amiable and simple. I use it primarily to see photos and videos of my brand new great-nephew, Jack, in his very jazzy onesies with matching caps. And then I go on … Continue reading

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