Police in Arlington used force against Black people about twice as many times as the next highest racial demographic in 2025, according to data from the police department.
The data comes from an annual report created by Arlington police, examining when, why and how police use force and against whom. It showed an 11% decrease in use of force incidents compared to 2024.
“We’re always looking for ways to do things safer and better here in Arlington,” Police Chief Al Jones told the council…