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fromwww.sbsun.com
2 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Baton-wielding California cop disciplined, could be stripped of badge

San Bernardino officer suspended for excessive force during arrest, now facing potential revocation of police powers.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
New York City

'Excessive, escalating, and reckless': Tyreek Hill's lawyer calls for officer's firing

The attorney for Tyreek Hill condemned the officer's excessive force during a traffic stop and demanded his termination.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
7 months ago
New York City

'Small' boy put in handcuffs for 'longer than necessary' in Croydon stop and search

Police misconduct was highlighted in the stop of a schoolboy, particularly regarding excessive force and handling of minors.
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Baton-wielding California cop disciplined, could be stripped of badge

San Bernardino officer suspended for excessive force during arrest, now facing potential revocation of police powers.
fromMiami Herald
7 months ago
New York City

'Excessive, escalating, and reckless': Tyreek Hill's lawyer calls for officer's firing

The attorney for Tyreek Hill condemned the officer's excessive force during a traffic stop and demanded his termination.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
7 months ago
New York City

'Small' boy put in handcuffs for 'longer than necessary' in Croydon stop and search

Police misconduct was highlighted in the stop of a schoolboy, particularly regarding excessive force and handling of minors.
more#police-misconduct
#law-enforcement
San Jose Sharks
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

DA Says San Jose Police Lawfully Killed Man on Shooting Spree

San Jose police officers were justified in using lethal force against Roberto Rivera, Jr. during a shooting spree as he posed a direct threat.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

N.Y.P.D. Officer Who Fatally Shot Driver Should Be Fired, Judge Says

A police lieutenant's fatal shooting of a man after a seatbelt stop should lead to termination, according to a police administrative judge's recommendation.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County uses of force drop, hospital visits rise - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.
San Jose Sharks
fromSan Jose Inside
1 month ago

DA Says San Jose Police Lawfully Killed Man on Shooting Spree

San Jose police officers were justified in using lethal force against Roberto Rivera, Jr. during a shooting spree as he posed a direct threat.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

N.Y.P.D. Officer Who Fatally Shot Driver Should Be Fired, Judge Says

A police lieutenant's fatal shooting of a man after a seatbelt stop should lead to termination, according to a police administrative judge's recommendation.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 week ago
SF parents

Santa Clara County uses of force drop, hospital visits rise - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County saw a decrease in use of force incidents but an increase in hospitalizations related to those incidents.
more#law-enforcement
#police-accountability
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Akron Police Face Questions After Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager

The fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker in Akron raises serious concerns about police tactics and accountability.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago
US news

The ex-Florida deputy who killed Roger Fortson has been charged with manslaughter

Former deputy charged with manslaughter for killing airman Roger Fortson; case highlights issues of police use of force and accountability.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Sgt. Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba during a police operation in September 2022.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Toronto cop given 8-month demotion for 'mistaken identity' arrest of Black U of T student | CBC News

A Toronto police officer was demoted for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest of a Black student, raising concerns about the role of race in the incident.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Akron Police Face Questions After Officer Fatally Shoots Teenager

The fatal police shooting of 15-year-old Jazmir Tucker in Akron raises serious concerns about police tactics and accountability.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
1 month 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.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago
US news

The ex-Florida deputy who killed Roger Fortson has been charged with manslaughter

Former deputy charged with manslaughter for killing airman Roger Fortson; case highlights issues of police use of force and accountability.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

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

Sgt. Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba during a police operation in September 2022.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Toronto cop given 8-month demotion for 'mistaken identity' arrest of Black U of T student | CBC News

A Toronto police officer was demoted for excessive force during a mistaken identity arrest of a Black student, raising concerns about the role of race in the incident.
more#police-accountability
#police-shooting
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

NYPD releases bodycam footage from controversial Brooklyn police subway shooting | amNewYork

The release of body camera footage highlights the controversial police-involved shooting in Brooklyn, sparking public outrage and debates over police use of force.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
3 months ago
New York City

Video shows California cops fatally shoot man armed with a screwdriver

The tragedy underscores the misunderstanding leading to police violence, emphasizing the need for better mental health crisis protocols.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Video shows 4 California cops fired at ma who turned out to have a BB gun

Four police officers fatally shot a man they mistook for armed, who was actually holding a BB gun.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
New York City

Fatal shooting of Chris Kaba not justified - court

The court case on the shooting of Chris Kaba highlights questions about police use of force and justification.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
11 months ago
New York City

NYPD: Armed man fatally shot by police in East Flatbush

An armed suspect was fatally shot by police officers in East Flatbush after pointing a gun at another person, despite warnings to drop the weapon.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
New York City

LAPD chief overrules finding that cleared officer in fatal shooting of man asleep with gun

The LAPD officer who shot Oscar Lopez was deemed unjustified in his actions after an internal investigation by Police Chief Dominic Choi.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
7 months ago

NYPD releases bodycam footage from controversial Brooklyn police subway shooting | amNewYork

The release of body camera footage highlights the controversial police-involved shooting in Brooklyn, sparking public outrage and debates over police use of force.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
3 months ago
New York City

Video shows California cops fatally shoot man armed with a screwdriver

The tragedy underscores the misunderstanding leading to police violence, emphasizing the need for better mental health crisis protocols.
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Video shows 4 California cops fired at ma who turned out to have a BB gun

Four police officers fatally shot a man they mistook for armed, who was actually holding a BB gun.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
New York City

Fatal shooting of Chris Kaba not justified - court

The court case on the shooting of Chris Kaba highlights questions about police use of force and justification.
fromNews 12 - Long Island
11 months ago
New York City

NYPD: Armed man fatally shot by police in East Flatbush

An armed suspect was fatally shot by police officers in East Flatbush after pointing a gun at another person, despite warnings to drop the weapon.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago
New York City

LAPD chief overrules finding that cleared officer in fatal shooting of man asleep with gun

The LAPD officer who shot Oscar Lopez was deemed unjustified in his actions after an internal investigation by Police Chief Dominic Choi.
more#police-shooting
#police-brutality
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SJ police officers under investigation after video shows them punching, restraining unhoused man

San Jose police are under scrutiny after video reveals excessive force used against an unhoused man during an indecent exposure arrest.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Illinois State Police Releases Footage of Deputy Fatally Shooting Woman

The Illinois State Police released body camera footage of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting a woman over a pot of water, leading to national attention.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

SJ police officers under investigation after video shows them punching, restraining unhoused man

San Jose police are under scrutiny after video reveals excessive force used against an unhoused man during an indecent exposure arrest.
fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago
US news

Illinois State Police Releases Footage of Deputy Fatally Shooting Woman

The Illinois State Police released body camera footage of a sheriff's deputy fatally shooting a woman over a pot of water, leading to national attention.
more#police-brutality
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
New York City

Family of man with mental illness question officers' use of force during arrest | CBC News

The family of a Toronto man with mental illness criticizes police for excessive force during an arrest, calling for better handling of mental health situations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Union City: Woman shot by BART officer remains hospitalized, was wanted in two cases involving weapons and threats

Jasmine Gao remains hospitalized after being shot by a BART officer during an incident involving an attempted escape from a traffic stop.
#independent-office-for-police-conduct
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
New York City

Police watchdog lead defends Chris Kaba decision

The investigation leader questions the necessity of lethal force used against Chris Kaba, highlighting ongoing concerns about police accountability.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
New York City

Police watchdog lead defends Chris Kaba decision

The investigation leader questions the necessity of lethal force used against Chris Kaba, highlighting ongoing concerns about police accountability.
more#independent-office-for-police-conduct
New York City
fromPortland Mercury
6 months ago

Body Camera Footage Shows Officers Firing 30 Rounds Into Suspect's Car

Police officers shot 30 rounds at Jesse James West during an attempted arrest for armed robbery, highlighting significant police use of force.
New York City
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Gangbanger suspected of robbing women on Lower East Side charged in shooting that wounded two NYPD sergeants: cops

NYC gang member charged with attempted murder for shooting two NYPD sergeants during robbery.
Dorsett is affiliated with the 'Up the Hill' gang and has a history of criminal arrests.
NYPD officers showed restraint by not returning fire during the struggle with Dorsett.
fromBBC News
11 months ago
New York City

Taser officer thought knifeman 'potentially a terrorist'

The officer believed he was about to be stabbed and reacted by firing his Taser, resulting in the individual falling into a rigid state.
fromWFTV
11 months ago
New York City

NYC mayor defends police response after videos show officers punching pro-Palestinian protesters

Mayor Adams defends police response to pro-Palestinian protest as an 'isolated incident.'
fromLos Angeles Times
11 months ago
New York City

'Let her go! Let her go!' Fontana officer shoots armed man who put his partner in a headlock

Traffic stop turned violent with a suspect having a concealed weapon, highlighting the dangers officers face during routine encounters.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago
US news

Dvontaye Mitchell died after being held down by hotel security. Here's what we know

The family of Dvontaye Mitchell is seeking answers and accountability for his death following a confrontation with security guards at a hotel.
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