A decade of reform since Matthew David Stewart’s death
We can support these good officers — and better prevent unnecessary uses of force from happening — by continuing to reform our laws to ensure that “bad apples” are not empowered and excused in their ability to abuse authority.
Here’s What Utah’s SWAT Teams Have Been Up To in 2015
Utah is the only state with a law requiring police transparency regarding “forcible entry” (no-knock or knock-and-announce) warrants and the use of SWAT teams. Last year’s report provided the first look into the...
The “Ice Bucket Challenge”—A Win for Free Society
Social networks have been saturated with a wash of “Ice Bucket Challenge” videos featuring people voluntarily pouring ice water over their heads in the name of charity. One can hardly scroll through their Facebook feed without...
Keep the Sabbath Day Holy, Or Else!
With a vote of 3-2, the Highland City Council recently lifted longstanding restrictions that prohibited businesses from operating on Sunday. After much debate and community input, councilmen Tom Butler, Scott Smith, and Tim...