This story highlights two Occupy studies carried out by Professor Maguire and his team, including a first phase of research that involved surveying protesters and a second ongoing phase that involves visiting eight police agencies to learn more about their methods for policing protest.
This press release from American University announces Professor Maguire's COPS grant to study the police response to the Occupy movement.
This New York Times article discusses academic research on the Occupy movement, including Professor Maguire's project.
Occupy Wall Street (OWS) was the first Occupy site in the United States. Though evicted from its original encampment in New York's Zuccotti Park, OWS is still active.
The COPS Office is funding our study of the police response to the Occupy movement in eight American cities.