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Sorting through a lousy week in police-citizenry relations
Police Abuse
Washington Post, in Dishonest Editorial, Calls Gary Johnson 'honest but defective'
Editorial board dings Libertarian ticket for "wishful thinking" that libertarian policies could "solve a range of complicated social problems," even though candidates said no such thing
Anti-Police Violence in Dallas Hits City That Has Worked Hard to Reform Officer Behavior
Chief arranged for de-escalation training and got rid of bad cops.
Beyonce and Jay Z Take Musical Stands on Police Shootings
The superstar couple make separate musical statements in the wake of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile's deaths.
Here Are the Cities Where Cops Are Allowed to Choke You
A look at city police department policies defining when and how officers can use force
Snipers Shoot at Police in Dallas During Protests, Killing Four, Injuring Eight (Updated)
Details still unfolding
California Highway Cops Shoot Teenager Who Made U-Turn in Cul De Sac After Following Him From an Illegal Street Car Meet
CHP cops are supposed to be testing body cameras this year
New York Attorney General Using Authority on Police Shootings To Investigate an Off-Duty Cop
Road rage incident ends with off-duty cop killing another motorist
Second Amendment Foundation Calls for Independent Investigation of Philando Castile's Death
"Exercising our right to bear arms should not translate to a death sentence over something so trivial as a traffic stop for a broken tail light, and we are going to watch this case with a magnifying glass."
New Citizen Video Released of Fresno Police Shooting An Unarmed Teen Who Was Lying on the Ground
Dylan Noble, shot at least twice while already wounded and prone on the ground, was killed.
How Local Anti-Violence Activists Brought the Alton Sterling Shooting Video to the Public
A group founded by a former gang member brought transparency to the shooting after officers' body cams "fell off."
Black Lives Matter and So Do Their Gun Rights: Where's the NRA on Philando Castile?
The Second Amendment isn't just for white citizens.
Witness: Cops Comforted Philando Castile's Killer, Told Him 'He Would Get Through This'
Girlfriend Diamond Reynolds: 'They treated me like I did this.'
When Police 'Use of Force' Updates Are Anything But
Former Baltimore Police officer blasts reforms as just more of the same.
Gary Johnson Says Alton Sterling's Shooting Could Be "Murder"
But the Libertarian presidential candidate fails to recall "egregious police shootings" while he was governor of New Mexico.
Police in Minnesota Shoot and Kill Man, Allegedly in a Broken Tail Light Traffic Stop [Updated, Corrected]
Bloody video shows the dying Philando Castile, as his girlfriend records and the police take her into custody.
Video Shows Alton Sterling Shot and Killed by Baton Rouge Police Despite Being Pinned and On His Back
Sterling had been selling CDs outside a supermarket; police had responded to a call that a man matching his description had pointed a gun.
New Baltimore Use of Force Policy Doesn't Really Work Without 'Reasonable' Officers
Detailed policy leaves much to the discretion of "reasonable" officers.
More Obstacles to Prosecuting Police Misconduct Revealed in Police Union Contracts
Black Lives Matter's Campaign Zero project releases new analysis of contracts and police bills of rights.
Sonia Sotomayor Stands Up for the Fourth Amendment
Justice Sotomayor emerges as an outspoken Fourth Amendment defender.
Kentucky Sheriff's Deputy Performed Illegal Traffic Stop on Business Rival, Lawsuit Alleges
The deputy, who is also a city councilman, owns a private ambulance company currently engaged in a lawsuit with the employer of the driver he detained.
Oakland Cops Uncover Dead Colleague's Fling With Underage Sex Worker, Make Sure to Get Her Number for Themselves
"Buying a teen for sex is child abuse," warned Oakland city billboards as its police force passed around a teenager for sex.
Nine Years Paid Vacation for New Jersey Cop Accused of Sexually Assaulting Inmate
The city has spent nearly $2 million on leave pay plus legal costs.
Justice and Freddie Gray
Prosecution isn't necessarily the best tool for appeasing anger.
Baltimore Police Van Driver Found Not Guilty of Charges over Freddie Gray's Death
Prosecutors unable to prove intent to harm by officer.
Democrats Sit-In for Secret Lists and Maybe Even a Police State
Still shamelessly exploiting emotions without regard to the dangerous consequences.
Denver Man Sues, Says He Was Pressured To Confess To Murder at 14
Lawrence Rubin Montoya served more than 13 years in prison before his conviction was overturned.
Three Oakland Police Chiefs Resign Within Nine Days
The long-corrupt department is reeling from scandals involving teen prostitution and racist text messages.
Sonia Sotomayor Blasts SCOTUS for Excusing 'Lawless Police Conduct' in 4th Amendment Case
The Supreme Court issues its decision in Utah v. Strieff.
Sexual Violence and the State: 15 U.S. Cops in the News for Sex Crimes This Week
Alleged misconduct ranges from paying for sex to forcible rape, extorting sex through threats of arrest, and sex with underage girls.
Making a Murderer's Jerry Buting on New Evidence, Reddit Theories, and What the Documentary Left Out
Reason TV sits down with Steven Avery's defense attorney.
Florida Ex-Cop Indicted on Manslaughter, Attempted Murder Charges for Killing of Disabled Motorist
Investigators say he never identified himself as a cop
Black Lives Matter Organizer DeRay McKesson on Libertarians, Police Unions, Campus Free Speech, and Why He Hasn't Reached Out to Rand Paul
A conversation with the activist who finds some common ground with libertarianism but diverges sharply on other issues.
"Pay-to-Play" Cop Who Mistook His Gun for a Taser Sentenced to Four Years For Fatal Shooting
Judge upholds jury's sentence recommendation for Robert Bates, who killed Eric Harris in gun purchase sting operation.
Lawsuit Says Detroit Cops Shot Confined Dog Through Bathroom Door
Owners say the officers, who were serving a drug warrant, also killed two other dogs who posed no threat.
Man Died After Being Tased and Cut with a Power Saw by NYPD, City Accused of Hiding Video of Incident
Wrongful death lawsuit likens missing video "cover-up" to what Chicago PD did with footage of Laquan McDonald's shooting death.
Pennsylvania Cop Criminally Charged After Punching Woman in the Face—Still On the PD Payroll
On paid leave while the department conducts its own investigation
New Bill Would Require Police Learn De-escalation Techniques or Lose Federal Funding
Rep. Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) introduces the "Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act."
2014 Police Killings Changed the Way Americans View Race
The decisions not to charge the cops responsible caused a spike in concern about race.
FBI Director Blames 'Viral Videos' for Rising Murder Rates
James Comey says watched cops are not aggressive enough.
After Arresting Driver for Silence, Cops Tell Her She Has a Right to Remain Silent
New Jersey state troopers said declining to answer a question is a crime.
No Charges Against Cop Who Got Into a Deadly Struggle After a Door Hit His Foot
Determined to arrest John Livingston for assaulting his pride, Deputy Nicholas Kehagias ended up shooting him dead.
Wisconsin Police Shot a Fleeing Hostage Without Warning, Then Misled the Public
Neenah PD said hostage Michael Funk ignored orders to drop his gun. Video shows officers never said a word before they shot him.
Cop Shoots Barely Injured Cat He Says Was a Threat
DA declined to press misdemeanor charges.
Calif. Congressman Rails Against Police Abuse of Property Seizures
Calls for federal reform to stop law enforcement agencies from bypassing state restrictions.
Memphis Police Officer Tackles and Arrests Man For Video-Recording Him
Memphis PD's policy clearly states citizens have First Amendment right to record police.
