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UNO’s Justin Nix Analyzes Impact Five Years After George Floyd’s Death

The New York Times and Boston Globe feature UNO’s Justin Nix, Ph.D., on the continued challenges in policing.

  • published: 2025/05/28
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  • email: unonews@unomaha.edu
Red and blue lights of a police car close up in the evening, stock photo

Red and blue lights of a police car close up in the evening. Photo: Shutterstock.

The New York Times and the Boston Globe featured expert commentary from Justin Nix, Ph.D., associate professor of criminology and criminal justice at UNO, in an article examining the ongoing impact of police killings five years after George Floyd's death. Nix, a nationally recognized scholar on policing, provided insight into the systemic challenges that persist in law enforcement accountability and reform efforts.

💡 Why it matters: Nix’s analysis emphasizes the critical need for data transparency and the rebuilding of community trust as key components in addressing police violence. His insights provide a deep look at the barriers to meaningful reform and the complex nature of policing in America.

For more on Nix’s perspective on policing and reform, read the full articles in The New York Times and The Boston Globe.

Read the full article on The New York Times
Read the full article on The Boston Globe

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