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fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Canada news

Toronto detective allegedly caught with coke, meth could hurt dozens of federal prosecutions | CBC News

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US news

Saturday Links: BART Was Supposed to Add a Backup System That Prevents Meltdowns Like Friday's

UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Met Police officer pointed imitation Taser at ex-girlfriend's head during cosplay sex

A Metropolitan Police officer was dismissed for coercive, controlling behaviour, including pointing an imitation Taser at his ex-partner and possessing fake police weapons.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Mum wins 3,500 payout after police laughed at her sex toys during drugs raid

Suffolk Police officers laughed at sex toys and moved a woman's underwear during a drugs raid; she received 3,500 in compensation after an internal investigation found the actions unacceptable.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago
Canada news

Toronto detective allegedly caught with coke, meth could hurt dozens of federal prosecutions | CBC News

fromsfist.com
1 week ago
US news

Saturday Links: BART Was Supposed to Add a Backup System That Prevents Meltdowns Like Friday's

#metropolitan-police
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Opinion: A pending state bill would hide police misconduct records. It must die.

New amendments to AB 1178 would create an anonymity exception that lets agencies shield police misconduct records, undermining SB 1421's transparency.
California
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

From brothels and Batmobiles to Corpus removal hearings, a long line of scandals has plagued the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. What's the solution?

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus faces potential removal amid allegations of misconduct, internal leadership failures, and a Board-empowered removal process under Measure A.
US news
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Oregon City Fred Meyer

A senior citizen was handcuffed and jailed after allegedly buying a bottle of water amid a $20,000 retail crime-prevention effort.
#racial-bias
#nypd
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
US news

Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn't Even Looking: Witnesses - Streetsblog New York City

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social justice

Exclusive | 'My career is tarnished': NYPD detective says her partner sexually harassed her - and she was sent to the shrink when she reported it

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

5 claims in former NYPD commissioner's lawsuit that seem straight out of a soap opera

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

The dirty 31? Judge halts NYPD officer firing plan for now despite department citing drug, prostitution offenses in seeking terminations | amNewYork

fromStreetsblog
1 week ago
US news

Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn't Even Looking: Witnesses - Streetsblog New York City

fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Social justice

Exclusive | 'My career is tarnished': NYPD detective says her partner sexually harassed her - and she was sent to the shrink when she reported it

fromGothamist
1 month ago
NYC politics

5 claims in former NYPD commissioner's lawsuit that seem straight out of a soap opera

fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
New York City

The dirty 31? Judge halts NYPD officer firing plan for now despite department citing drug, prostitution offenses in seeking terminations | amNewYork

Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

California A.G., Torrance Police, reach reform agreement after racist text scandal

Torrance Police Department entered an enforceable agreement to reform use-of-force, internal affairs, and biased policing after racist officer texts led to dismissed criminal cases.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Federal Judge Slams The 'Lawlessness' Of Trump's D.C. Takeover - Above the Law

"Lawlessness cannot come from the government. We're pushing the boundaries here. We're beyond the boundaries and something is going to have to break." Faruqui still took issue with the "charge first, ask questions later" mentality in the U.S. Attorney's office. "The Sixth Amendment doesn't get thrown out the window because the government has decided to make a show of arresting people," said Faruqui and the spectacle the administration has made while throwing out the constitution is "fundamentally damaging to our city."
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.ch
2 weeks ago

EXPLAINED: What's behind the violent unrest in Swiss city of Lausanne?

"around 100 young people, wearing balaclavas"
Miscellaneous
Law
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Three police officers permanently decertified, including sex offenders

Three former Massachusetts police officers were permanently decertified by the POST Commission and will be referred to the National Decertification Index.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

County paints picture of toxic leadership at second day of Corpus removal hearing

San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus is accused of leading a vindictive administration where personal boundaries were blurred, leading to an ongoing removal hearing with significant allegations.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-San Jose cop pleads to on-duty indecent exposure, sexual battery, road rage

The term of the plea agreement stipulates that Matthew Dominguez will be sentenced to three years and two months in prison; however, he will not serve additional time due to jail credits.
US politics
#lapd
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Jury awards nearly $60M to former police officer for wrongful prosecution in sex assault case

Sean MacMaster awarded $58.5 million for wrongful prosecution in a sex assault case.
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

Thousands of Once-Secret Police Records Are Now Public. Here's How You Can Use Them | KQED

A newly accessible database provides critical information for families of victims of police violence, aiding their healing process.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Links: Nurses, Parents Protest Kaiser's Pause on Trans Youth Care

Protestors criticized Kaiser's pause on gender-affirming care for minors, while ICE conducted significant arrests at a San Francisco immigration court.
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

ACLU calling for independent investigation on Vallejo city attorney over policing issues

ACLU calls for an independent investigation into misconduct allegations at Vallejo City Hall, including destroying records and hiring non-compliant officers.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

ACLU Wants Investigation Into Vallejo City Attorney Over Alleged Police Misconduct Cases

The Vallejo Police Department exhibits a troubling history of excessive force, with incidents including the shooting of a man 55 times while he was passed out.
US politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Police Use Busted Facial Recognition System, Arrest Random Man and Accuse Him of Horrible Crime

Dillon was charged with attempting to lure a child based on facial recognition software that inaccurately identified him as a 93 percent match to a suspect.
Privacy technologies
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US police officer in Breonna Taylor death sentenced to 33 months in prison

Officer Brett Hankison was sentenced to 33 months for violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a fatal raid.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

I will never forget the Met Police's many lies', says mum of shot Jean Charles de Menezes

Maria de Menezes expressed her enduring pain, stating, 'It's still very painful. It's been 20 years but nothing has changed with my heart. Every year, we wait for truth.'
London politics
#child-exploitation
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Staten Island cop sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual abuse of underage boys: Feds | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
US politics

Staten Island cop sentenced to 40 years behind bars for sexual abuse of underage boys: Feds | amNewYork

fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences - Austin Monitor

Travis County District Attorney's office and Austin Police Department have a strained relationship since José Garza's election, culminating in indictments and miscommunication affecting their collaboration.
US politics
US politics
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Woman says police exposed her breasts

A Redwood City woman sues a police officer for excessive force during her arrest, alleging inappropriate exposure and wrongful charges.
#law-enforcement
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US politics

Former North Bay Cop Found Guilty of Posing as Federal Agent to Rob Drivers of Weed, Cash

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
US politics

Former North Bay Cop Found Guilty of Posing as Federal Agent to Rob Drivers of Weed, Cash

US politics
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 months ago

75-year-old California man wrongfully convicted of murdering wife awarded $25.2 million

William Richards was wrongfully convicted for 23 years, recently awarded $25.2 million after the Supreme Court confirmed his innocence.
US politics
fromKqed
2 months ago

Trial Begins for Ex-Rohnert Park Officer Accused of Seizing Marijuana From Drivers | KQED

The government is beginning to hold officers accountable for unlawful activities.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Ex-SJPD Officer Who Punched Woman in 2021 DUI Road Rage Incident Skirts Charges

In January 2025, Brown's criminal case was suspended after a judge granted pre-trial diversion, allowing him to avoid prosecution through a military diversion program.
US news
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Latest setback in Oakland police's federal oversight: Taking too long to investigate a complaint

A police misconduct complaint took 15 months to close due to communication issues, despite federal standards requiring resolution within six months.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Appeals court reverses $5 million jury award for Black driver attacked by California police dog while handcuffed

San Diego County's $5 million damage award to Mickail Myles was reversed, reducing it to $1.5 million due to lack of evidence for lasting injuries.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Six Chicago men exonerated in 1987 stabbing death of government official

Convictions of six men in 1987 murder case overturned due to new DNA evidence and misconduct allegations against police.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

After years of dysfunction, Austin Police and the Travis County DA say they're trying to mend fences - Austin Monitor

The relationship between the Travis County District Attorney's office and the Austin Police Department is strained following José Garza's election as DA in 2020, faced with indictments and miscommunications.
Austin
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Boston police sergeant charged with child rape held on $250K bail

Paul Downey, a Boston police sergeant, is accused of raping a 14-year-old male on two occasions after negotiating payment online.
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Miami-Dade deputy accused of kidnapping, domestic violence in Broward County

The incident escalated from a disagreement between Chester and the victim regarding finances, leading to violent conduct in front of their 2-year-old child.
Miami
#child-protection
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
UK news

Child Q strip-search was gross misconduct

Two out of three officers involved in the strip-search of a minor committed gross misconduct.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

School worker who called police about Child Q denies wanting strip search

Child Q was strip searched without legal grounds or appropriate adult supervision, leading to concerns about police misconduct.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 months ago

School worker who called police about Child Q denies wanting strip search

Child Q was strip searched without legal grounds or appropriate adult supervision, leading to concerns about police misconduct.
Portland food
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Former Antioch Cop Gets Seven Years In Prison for Siccing K9 on Suspects, Fraudulently Getting a Pay Raise

Former officer Morteza Amiri sentenced to seven years for K9 attacks and fraud.
#child-q
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Officer admits failings during strip-search of Black schoolgirl

Child Q's case highlights serious issues of police conduct and the treatment of minors during searches.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Officer tells Child Q hearing that police strip search training is 'insufficient'

Insufficient police training on school searches may have contributed to the improper treatment of Child Q during a strip search.
UK news
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 months ago

Police officer admits failings over Child Q strip search but denies discrimination

Child Q's strip search reveals significant misconduct and systemic failures in police procedures regarding vulnerable individuals.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

San Jose: City to pay $1 million to family of man killed by police in 2021

San Jose settles for $1 million with David Tovar's family after police use of excessive force sparked controversy.
#child-welfare
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK news

Child Q strip-search surprised school, panel told

The police strip search of Child Q raised severe concerns regarding conduct and the treatment of students in schools.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Black schoolgirl, 15, 'demeaned' and 'physically violated' by police strip search

Child Q's strip search highlights serious misconduct in handling vulnerable minors by police, causing lasting psychological trauma.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Child Q strip-search surprised school, panel told

The police strip search of Child Q raised severe concerns regarding conduct and the treatment of students in schools.
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