Police Misconduct in Iowa – Factors and Solutions
Police misconduct exists in Iowa. Racial disparities in Iowa’s criminal and civil justice system exist. They are real. They are problematic. Unfortunately, neither police misconduct nor racial disparity in our justice systems are likely to undergo real, substantive reform anytime in the near future. The reason? The law, as it exists, fosters, breeds, and encourages misconduct and disparity. The courts are charged with interpreting and enforcing the laws as they exist. The courts have no power to change the direction substantively. While constitutional protections can be interpreted by our courts to invalidate outdated or overtly inequitable legislation, the Iowa courts […]
