Police officer charged with assault for slamming elderly man to ground
A police officer in Oklahoma City faces felony charges after using excessive force against a 71-year-old man, prompting discussions on police accountability.
Video of jailer appearing to slam inmate into wall sparks calls for DOJ investigation
Lawmakers urge federal investigation into a 2022 incident of possible excessive force at Men's Central Jail, highlighting accountability issues in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Appeals Court: Permanently Injuring A 13-Year-Old Because He Wouldn't Take His Hand Out Of His Pockets Isn't A Rights Violation
Law enforcement is shielded from accountability for excessive force against minors, emphasizing systemic issues in policing practices.
Former officer says Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when taken from car during stop
Tyre Nichols was not a threat during his arrest, highlighting issues of excessive police force and communication failures among officers.
Police officer charged with assault for slamming elderly man to ground
A police officer in Oklahoma City faces felony charges after using excessive force against a 71-year-old man, prompting discussions on police accountability.
Video of jailer appearing to slam inmate into wall sparks calls for DOJ investigation
Lawmakers urge federal investigation into a 2022 incident of possible excessive force at Men's Central Jail, highlighting accountability issues in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Appeals Court: Permanently Injuring A 13-Year-Old Because He Wouldn't Take His Hand Out Of His Pockets Isn't A Rights Violation
Law enforcement is shielded from accountability for excessive force against minors, emphasizing systemic issues in policing practices.
Former officer says Tyre Nichols 'wasn't a threat' when taken from car during stop
Tyre Nichols was not a threat during his arrest, highlighting issues of excessive police force and communication failures among officers.
Pedestrian Struck and Injured in Queens by an NYPD Traffic Agent: Cops - Streetsblog New York City
A traffic agent struck a pedestrian but was not arrested, raising safety and accountability concerns amidst increasing pedestrian injuries and fatalities in NYC.
SFPD Might Expand Their Police Chase Policies to Allow Chases of Nonviolent Felony Suspects
The SF Police Commission is considering new rules expanding car chase criteria following approval of Prop E, allowing chases for nonviolent felonies and violent misdemeanors.
Pedestrian Struck and Injured in Queens by an NYPD Traffic Agent: Cops - Streetsblog New York City
A traffic agent struck a pedestrian but was not arrested, raising safety and accountability concerns amidst increasing pedestrian injuries and fatalities in NYC.
SFPD Might Expand Their Police Chase Policies to Allow Chases of Nonviolent Felony Suspects
The SF Police Commission is considering new rules expanding car chase criteria following approval of Prop E, allowing chases for nonviolent felonies and violent misdemeanors.
L.A. D.A. Gascon made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?
George Gascón has aggressively pursued law enforcement misconduct, making him a key figure for criminal justice reform in Los Angeles.
Recalling Alameda County DA Pamela Price would have far-reaching effects
Pamela Price was elected Alameda County's district attorney on a reform platform, but has faced a recall campaign due to rising crime and her prosecutorial choices.
L.A. D.A. Gascon made strides in prosecuting police. Would a Hochman win change that?
George Gascón has aggressively pursued law enforcement misconduct, making him a key figure for criminal justice reform in Los Angeles.
Recalling Alameda County DA Pamela Price would have far-reaching effects
Pamela Price was elected Alameda County's district attorney on a reform platform, but has faced a recall campaign due to rising crime and her prosecutorial choices.
Sheriff in Illinois Will Resign Amid Backlash Over Fatal Shooting by Deputy
Sheriff Campbell announced his retirement amid public and gubernatorial pressure following the murder of a Black woman by his deputy.
Rules vague in Everard file access case - tribunal
Misuse of confidential information regarding Sarah Everard's case raises serious ethical concerns within law enforcement.
California police pressured him to confess to a murder that never happened
Tom Perez endured a traumatic police interrogation after reporting his father missing; no wrongdoing was acknowledged despite a settlement for false imprisonment.
Met Police officer who manhandled and wrongly arrested woman on bus found guilty
Police officer in East Sussex arrested a woman unnecessarily causing bruising injuries, leading to a guilty verdict for assault.
Sheriff in Illinois Will Resign Amid Backlash Over Fatal Shooting by Deputy
Sheriff Campbell announced his retirement amid public and gubernatorial pressure following the murder of a Black woman by his deputy.
Rules vague in Everard file access case - tribunal
Misuse of confidential information regarding Sarah Everard's case raises serious ethical concerns within law enforcement.
California police pressured him to confess to a murder that never happened
Tom Perez endured a traumatic police interrogation after reporting his father missing; no wrongdoing was acknowledged despite a settlement for false imprisonment.
Met Police officer who manhandled and wrongly arrested woman on bus found guilty
Police officer in East Sussex arrested a woman unnecessarily causing bruising injuries, leading to a guilty verdict for assault.
Ex-commander of Boston Police evidence warehouse sentenced to federal prison in OT scandal
A retired police captain was sentenced for defrauding taxpayers through an overtime scheme costing hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Ex-members of L.A. sheriff's alleged 'secret police' testify to oversight commission
The disbanded Civil Rights and Public Integrity Detail targeted critics of former Sheriff Villanueva, raising major concerns about oversight and accountability.
Wife was dating a deputy, then he killed her and her husband, CA officials say
A former sheriff's deputy was found guilty of murdering his girlfriend and her husband, highlighting issues of domestic violence and law enforcement accountability.
NOPD planned to arrest officer hours before he sexually assaulted teen, official says
The New Orleans Police Department failed to act on warnings about an officer before he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.
What the Prosecution's Case Has Revealed About Tyre Nichols's Death
The case against former police officers reveals systemic issues in the Memphis Police Department regarding accountability and excessive force used against civilians.
NOPD planned to arrest officer hours before he sexually assaulted teen, official says
The New Orleans Police Department failed to act on warnings about an officer before he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl.
What the Prosecution's Case Has Revealed About Tyre Nichols's Death
The case against former police officers reveals systemic issues in the Memphis Police Department regarding accountability and excessive force used against civilians.
State Police sergeant disciplined over handling of Proctor's texts in Karen Read case
Sgt. Bukhenik forfeited vacation days due to poor supervision of Trooper Proctor, highlighting major accountability issues in the police investigation.
NJ woman mistakenly arrested, jailed for two weeks can't sue over error
Judith Maureen Henry unjustly served two weeks in jail due to a mistaken identity, highlighting issues in law enforcement accountability.
Deputies left man trapped in a pillar to die, California suit says. 'A tortured death'
A man died while trapped in a pillar after deputies allegedly abandoned him.
The deputies involved are accused of being part of a deputy gang and engaging in further criminal activities.
NYPD union fumes as website that tracks cops' disciplinary records features photo of bloody rookie officer who was slugged by repeat offender
A police officer's injury photo was posted to a controversial site, prompting outrage from the Police Benevolent Association over privacy and smear tactics.
Deputies left man trapped in a pillar to die, California suit says. 'A tortured death'
A man died while trapped in a pillar after deputies allegedly abandoned him.
The deputies involved are accused of being part of a deputy gang and engaging in further criminal activities.
NYPD union fumes as website that tracks cops' disciplinary records features photo of bloody rookie officer who was slugged by repeat offender
A police officer's injury photo was posted to a controversial site, prompting outrage from the Police Benevolent Association over privacy and smear tactics.