#use-of-force

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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 days ago

Police watchdog clears Toronto police officers in fatal shooting of teen | CBC News

No reasonable grounds for criminal charges against two Toronto police officers in the shooting of a teenager during a traffic stop.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Access denied: L.A. County sheriff, watchdog clash over deputy killing investigations

Los Angeles Sheriff's deputies fatally shot a suspect during a burglary in progress, sparking controversy over investigative oversight.
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SF parents
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Detained California landscaper punched by federal agent swung a weed whacker first, Border Patrol says

The U.S. Border Patrol's handling of a landscaper sparked public outrage and raises concerns over the use of force in detaining suspects.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD chief defends police tactics during protests: 'Swift and measured action'

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell defends police tactics during protests, citing necessity to restore public safety amidst aggression from demonstrators.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose police auditor wants to review all use-of-force data - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's independent police auditor seeks expanded oversight on all police use-of-force incidents, facing resistance from police and city council.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: Sidewalk Police Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The aggressive arrest of a woman at an immigration protest raises concerns about NYPD's actions and their justification for use of force.
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

A Miami cop on car hood shot driver through windshield at music festival. Is it permitted?

"I can't see what precipitated it, so I can't speculate," said Dave Magnusson, a former high-ranking Miami police officer and El Portal police chief.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
2 months ago

17-year-old girl injured as California takes her to the ground during arrest

The incident has sparked community outrage, with Erin's family demanding accountability and transparency in the police's use of force during the arrest.
SF parents
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.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 months ago

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.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 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
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 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.
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