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fromIndependent
1 week ago

Two gardai acquitted of falsely imprisoning and assaulting boy (17) who had underwear searched for drugs

Two gardaí were acquitted of charges related to the treatment of a teenage father-to-be during a lawful drugs search.
#breonna-taylor
fromJezebel
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

5 Years After Breonna Taylor Was Killed, Justice Still Falls Short

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Admin Seeks 1-Day Sentence for Cop Convicted in Killing of Breonna Taylor

fromJezebel
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

5 Years After Breonna Taylor Was Killed, Justice Still Falls Short

fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Trump Admin Seeks 1-Day Sentence for Cop Convicted in Killing of Breonna Taylor

#jean-charles-de-menezes
#orgreave
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

44 percent: Little Haiti homeownership, Breonna Taylor and the State of Black America

Justice Department proposes a one-day jail sentence for the officer convicted in Breonna Taylor's civil rights case.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Family of Haverhill man who died after encounter with police pursue independent investigation

Family pursues justice for Francis Gigliotti, who died after being restrained by police officers.
Family is conducting a private autopsy and seeking accountability regarding Gigliotti's death.
fromNewsOne
2 weeks ago

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Representing Saniyah Cheatham's Family

Saniyah Cheatham was an 18-year-old with her whole life ahead of her. I commend her mother, Thomasina, for her courage in standing up to demand the truth.
Social justice
#mental-health
fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Another Black Man Dies During Police Arrest, "ICE Barbie" Calls Out Portland, and Trump Flip-Flops on Ukraine

fromPortland Mercury
2 weeks ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Another Black Man Dies During Police Arrest, "ICE Barbie" Calls Out Portland, and Trump Flip-Flops on Ukraine

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

A slap to the face': Family urges NYPD Commissioner to reverse decision letting officer who killed Bronx man stay on force | amNewYork

Relatives of Allan Feliz demand justice for his death by marching to NYPD headquarters.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Cops' favorite AI tool automatically deletes evidence of when AI was used

The EFF found that the tech "seems designed to stymie any attempts at auditing, transparency, and accountability." Cops don't have to disclose when AI is used in every department.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 weeks ago

Axon's Draft One is Designed to Defy Transparency

Axon's Draft One AI police report generator lacks accountability and transparency, with no clear distinction between AI and officer-generated content.
#nypd
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
US politics

Tisch overrules NYPD judge, clears officer who killed unarmed man during Bronx traffic stop

fromQNS
3 months ago
NYC politics

AG releases bodycam footage of police-involved shooting of Great Neck senior outside Bayside precinct - QNS

fromGothamist
3 weeks ago
US politics

Tisch overrules NYPD judge, clears officer who killed unarmed man during Bronx traffic stop

fromQNS
3 months ago
NYC politics

AG releases bodycam footage of police-involved shooting of Great Neck senior outside Bayside precinct - QNS

#police-shooting
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Family weeps after Police Commissioner Tisch says she won't fire cop who shot man during Bronx traffic stop | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Family weeps after Police Commissioner Tisch says she won't fire cop who shot man during Bronx traffic stop | amNewYork

Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

Autistic teenager shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support

Police response to a non-threatening autistic boy wielding a knife resulted in a fatal shooting, raising concerns about de-escalation tactics.
#civil-rights
#qualified-immunity
Law
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Trump's Newest Executive Order 'Unleashes' the Cops-and Flirts with Martial Law

Holding police accountable is hindered by qualified immunity, unions, and prosecutorial reluctance, eroding justice.
Trump's executive order could increase police power while reducing accountability.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Court bans press or public from looking at police who shot mental health patient

The incident involving Giedrius Vasiljevas, who was reportedly suicidal and had two loaded guns, raises significant concerns regarding police conduct and transparency in fatal encounters.
Public health
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
1 month ago

'My daughters' murders revealed deep police problems - we need officers who care'

It was pure anger. We had to search for our girls. The police did nothing. And then we found out about the selfies. I knew it was not an isolated incident.
Social justice
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Georgia Court Rules for Transparency over Private Police Foundation

This decision marks a significant advancement for transparency in Georgia, compelling private entities working closely with public agencies to comply with the Open Records Act.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Activists rally against convicted Danville police officer seeking early release from parole

Activists are opposing the early release of convicted ex-officer Andrew Hall, citing community safety concerns.
NYC politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Appeals court ends California A.G.'s prosecution of top Gascon advisor

California appeals court dismisses criminal charges against Diana Teran, emphasizing that accessed records were public and not improperly used.
#metropolitan-police
#law-enforcement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

You don't understand how f***** my brain is': Police report details troubling history of San Jose cop charged with reckless shootings

fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago
SF parents

You don't understand how f***** my brain is': Police report details troubling history of San Jose cop charged with reckless shootings

Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Cop fatally hit pedestrian and drove away. Victim's family says Downey police covered it up

The family of Raymond Lavalle is suing Downey, alleging a police cover-up after a fatal hit-and-run by an officer.
#public-safety
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
1 month ago

Family, clergy demand NYPD accountability after 2-year-old Montrell Williams found dead in East River - Bronx Times

The death of 2-year-old Montrell Williams highlights urgent calls for police accountability in the Bronx.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Senator Alex Padilla, handcuffed and ejected after challenging Kristi Noem in Los Angeles

The detention of Senator Alex Padilla underscores escalating tensions around immigration enforcement in California amidst controversial federal operations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Manchester police refuses to apologise for past homophobia in insult' to LGBT+

GMP's chief constable declined to apologise for historic homophobia, angering LGBT+ campaigners who see it as an insult after other forces have apologised.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Highway Patrol Releases Video of Oakland Car Chase Crash That Took the Life of Innocent Bystander Schoolteacher

High-speed police chases are being debated after a fatal incident involving a teacher's death during pursuit.
The CHP's pursuit of an alleged petty crime raises questions about police chase policies.
Black Lives Matter
fromSCSJ
1 month ago

Court Orders Release of Police Footage from NCCU Arrests

The court ruled that all police body camera footage from the NCCU protest must be released to ensure transparency and accountability.
fromKqed
1 month ago

Why Reporter Ruben Salazar's Death 55 Years Ago Still Resonates in LA Protests | KQED

Police use of non-lethal projectiles raises serious concerns about violence against journalists and press freedoms during protests.
#lgbtq
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss' murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
SF LGBT

San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss' murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

San Mateo Co. supervisors to vote on starting removal process of Sheriff Christina Corpus

San Mateo Board of Supervisors is set to initiate the removal process for Sheriff Christina Corpus following serious allegations and a newly passed charter amendment.
#aboriginal-rights
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

The death of David Dungay Jr symbolizes systemic issues in the treatment of Aboriginal peoples within Australia's police and correctional systems.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Aboriginal man, 24, dies in police custody in Australia's NT

A disabled Aboriginal man died after being restrained by police at a supermarket, raising concerns about systemic issues in interactions with Indigenous people.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

The death of David Dungay Jr symbolizes systemic issues in the treatment of Aboriginal peoples within Australia's police and correctional systems.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Aboriginal man, 24, dies in police custody in Australia's NT

A disabled Aboriginal man died after being restrained by police at a supermarket, raising concerns about systemic issues in interactions with Indigenous people.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

The CHP shot him 12 times. Here's why none of it was captured on body cam

The California Highway Patrol has lagged in implementing body-worn cameras despite their importance for accountability in police actions.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

DOJ civil rights gets Trump makeover. Will it change L.A. racial profiling lawsuits?

The officer claimed the truck's rear license plate light was out, but Puckett insists he checked all lights before driving, arguing he was racially profiled.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's DOJ Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths

The Justice Department will dismiss police investigations initiated during Biden's presidency, impacting accountability efforts in police misconduct cases.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

External review finds data inconsistencies in APD reporting on use of force - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department's use of force data is described as inconsistent and inaccurate, impacting accountability and public trust.
#justice-department
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

Justice Department reverses course on accountability for police departments, retracting consent decrees and investigations across multiple cities.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Justice Dept. to drop police reform deals with Minneapolis, Louisville

The Justice Department is abandoning police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, shifting focus under new leadership.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Justice Dept. to drop police reform deals with Minneapolis, Louisville

The Justice Department is abandoning police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, shifting focus under new leadership.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Two city hall staffers fired after domestic incident

Two city employees were fired following their arrest for assault charges related to a domestic incident.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Off-duty San Francisco police officer arrested in suspected DUI car crash

An off-duty San Francisco police officer was arrested for DUI following a crash that injured five people, with one in critical condition.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

San Francisco rookie cop's alleged DUI wreck injures five

This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims. We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromKqed
2 months ago

Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death | KQED

Darryl Mefferd's death, initially ruled an accidental overdose, is now being re-evaluated as a potential homicide due to new evidence.
#domestic-violence
#excessive-force
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Federal civil rights trial begins for California cop who shot unarmed fleeing man in back

Aaron Richard Russell shot an unarmed man, Nicholas Bils, from behind, leading to federal charges for excessive use of force.
fromwww.sbsun.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Deputies fatally beat California man experiencing mental health crisis, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Federal civil rights trial begins for California cop who shot unarmed fleeing man in back

Aaron Richard Russell shot an unarmed man, Nicholas Bils, from behind, leading to federal charges for excessive use of force.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
3 months ago

Deputies fatally beat California man experiencing mental health crisis, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Family Rallies for Justice on Anniversary of Christin Emile's Death

The family of Christin Emile demands accountability from the NYPD regarding their son's fatal shooting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Murders in Jamaica drop but activists alarmed at rise in fatal police shootings

But the human rights group Jamaican for Justice has raised concerns about a corresponding significant and alarming increase in fatal police shootings in the same period.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Appointment of chief constables is a fair and open process | Letter

Checks and balances in the appointment of chief constables are critical for ensuring accountability and integrity in police leadership.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Here's Everything Trump Is Doing To Protect Bad Cops, Make Things Worse For Crime Victims - Above the Law

Trump's actions reveal a contradictory stance on law and order, undermining accountability and minimizing civil rights.
#tyre-nichols
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols

The jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the Tyre Nichols case, raising concerns about police accountability and public trust.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Former Memphis officers acquitted of state murder charges in Tyre Nichols' death, facing future sentencing from federal convictions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Tyre Nichols Death: State Trial Begins for Former Police Officers

State prosecutors are trying three ex-officers for the murder of Tyre Nichols, following a previous federal trial that yielded a mixed verdict.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US jury acquits three Memphis police officers in Tyre Nichols beating death

Three former police officers were acquitted of charges related to Tyre Nichols's death, highlighting ongoing issues of law enforcement accountability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols

The jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the Tyre Nichols case, raising concerns about police accountability and public trust.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Former Memphis officers acquitted of state murder charges in Tyre Nichols' death, facing future sentencing from federal convictions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Tyre Nichols Death: State Trial Begins for Former Police Officers

State prosecutors are trying three ex-officers for the murder of Tyre Nichols, following a previous federal trial that yielded a mixed verdict.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Rashidah Grinage honored for decades of work holding police accountable

Rashidah Grinage played a crucial role in establishing Oakland's civilian police commission, fighting for transparency and justice in law enforcement oversight.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Met firearms officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct hearing

Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba, who attempted to escape police roadblock; the case raises significant concerns around use of force.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct proceedings

The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
3 months ago

Eric Adams Asked for Photos of Cops Staring at Their Phones, and New Yorkers Delivered

Mayor Adams called on New Yorkers to report police inactivity by sending photos of officers on their phones in the subway.
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

SFPD Officer Violated Multiple Department Policies After Incident Involving His Son and Brother

A police officer failed to activate his body camera during an incident involving his son assaulting a man, raising concerns about accountability.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 months ago

Investigatory Powers Tribunal has no power to award costs against PSNI over evidence failures | Computer Weekly

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal lacks authority to impose sanctions on police for delaying evidence disclosure.
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Judge delays trial for San Leandro police officer charged in fatal shooting 5 years ago

“Five years is a long time to wait just for justice. However it turns out, we just want justice. And to wait for five years is utterly ridiculous,” said Addie Kitchen, Taylor's grandmother.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley council turns down police watchdog's request for reforms, but condemns misconduct

City Council rejected Police Accountability Board's reform proposals, citing lack of workable format.
Police Chief asserts commitment to education and empathy, discouraging the need for proposed reforms.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley police text scandal final report vote could bring 'closure.' Will it change anything?

The Police Accountability Board's push for access to police internal affairs files faces resistance from a City Council committee, which cites a lack of proposed ordinance language.
Black Lives Matter
fromPortland Mercury
3 months ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

The recent decision by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council to consider allowing the Portland police union to join raised significant concerns among labor advocates and police accountability supporters.
Portland food
fromQNS
3 months ago

Family of Win Rozario demands justice one year after police shooting in Ozone Park - QNS

Community demands accountability in the police killing of Win Rozario, highlighting concerns over mental health crisis responses.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Dozens of families join plan for class action over UK police contact deaths

I think it's quite revolutionary what we're trying to do. There has never been a class action of this kind done in the UK before, there hasn't been a call-up like this one before.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
3 months ago

2 California cops sent to character building class' for breaking skateboard

The handling of the incident, particularly the vandalism committed by the officers, raises serious concerns about police accountability and the respect for community property.
Portland food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Letters: Reform must come to Hercules Police Department

"On April 1, 2024, Hercules police officers responded to a medical emergency and exhibited unprofessional conduct by attacking the patient instead of providing aid."
NYC politics
NYC LGBT
fromMission Local
3 months ago

S.F. Drag queen Heklina's cause of death is still a mystery, and the show goes on

The protest highlights concerns over the handling of Heklina's suspicious death by the London Metropolitan Police.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Ex-Contra Costa Sheriff to be released from prison in on-duty fatal shooting

Andrew Hall, the first officer convicted for an on-duty shooting in Contra Costa, is set for early release from prison.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Texas officials demand answers after video shows Austin police slamming transgender woman to ground

Calls for accountability follow an incident where a police officer was seen slamming a transgender woman to the ground during an arrest.
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