Tom James

Tom James is a freelance reporter based in Seattle. He’s a former Reuters reporter and a former state political correspondent for Crosscut.

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  1. Can Cops Unlearn Their Unconscious Biases?

    “Implicit bias” training is spreading to departments around the country, the theory being it can influence officer behavior on the street. But it’s still not clear that the classes actually work.

    A police officer stands with one hand behind his back, with his handcuffs, flashlight, and radio visible.
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  2. The Failed Promise of Legal Pot

    New laws on marijuana were supposed to boost tax revenues and free up cops to go after “real” criminals. But underground sales—and arrests—are still thriving.

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