Police Abuse
Freddie Gray's Arrest Record Explains Why He Ran, Not Why He's Dead
Cops still haven't explained how he died in their custody, but insist they did nothing criminal.
Resistance Isn't Always Rational
We needn't endorse the means of desperate people to acknowledge their ends are worth fighting for.
State of Emergency in Baltimore, Governor Calls Out National Guard
"To address the growing violence and unrest in Baltimore City"
Rioting Is a Threat to Public Safety. Police Unions Are a Worse One.
How much does a lack of police accountability and transparency contribute to the anger that helps turn protests violent?
End the Violence in Baltimore: Rioting and Looting Never Justified
Violence gives cops the justification they need
No, 'Outside Agitators' Were Not Responsible for Saturday's Violence in Baltimore
Contrary to the authorities' claims
Police in Palm Beach Shot, Paralyzed an Unarmed Man After Encounter Based on Riding His Bike the Wrong Way
The insane array of petty reasons cops have to try to stop us lead once again to shooting of unarmed man.
Texas Cop Knocks Woman Unconscious in Front of 6-Year-Old Daughter
Woman was reportedly intoxicated and resisting.
Watch Cops Tackle a Woman Whose Son Was Just Kidnapped
Family friends help locate missing boy while local police pin down and handcuff mom.
Judge Dismisses Involuntary Manslaughter Charge Against Cop, Says He Should've Been Charged With Murder Instead, Lets Him Go Free
The defense attorney argues double jeopardy protections will prevent prosecutors from retrying the cop on murder charges.
Lawsuit Over Insanely Excessive Connecticut Drug Raid Can Proceed
The Supreme Court declines to hear an appeal by cops who claim they can't be held responsible.
Town Where U.S. Marshal Smashed Citizen's Camera Rakes in Millions from Federal Forfeiture Rules
South Gate seizes more under federal program than San Francisco.
Baltimore Police Union Compares Freddie Gray Protesters to 'Lynch Mob'
Protesters have questions about Gray's mysterious death; the union hears demands for officers' "immediate imprisonment"
County Will Pay $1 Million to Parents of Toddler Burned in Drug Raid
Given the recklessness of the assault that injured Baby Bou Bou, the amount seems low.
U.S. Marshal Grabs, Breaks L.A.-Area Woman's Phone for Daring to Film Him
Officers of the law really seem to have a problem with having their actions on the record.
Speeding Cop Strikes, Kills Scooter Rider: Gets Cited for Careless Driving, Suspended for 120 Hours
Careless driving in Florida that leads to death usually comes with a driving suspension.
Police Say Kidnapping Medical Marijuana Activist's 11-Year-Old Son Is for 'the Child's Well-Being'
Shona Banda's son is back in state custody as she awaits criminal charges.
Federal Judge Attacks Pro-Police 'Orthodoxy' in 4th Amendment Case
Judge Janice Rogers Brown makes the case for reviving 4th Amendment protections.
From Being Judged by the Content of Your Character to Seeing a Cop Shoot an Unarmed White Teenager in the Back: A New Vision of a Post-Racial Society
Setting the table for more police violence as a solution to racist police violence
Supreme Court Says Police Violated 4th Amendment When Use of Drug-Sniffing Dog Prolonged Routine Traffic Stop
Law enforcement loses 6-3 in Rodriguez v. United States.
Man Suffers Fatal Spine Injury in Police Custody in Baltimore: Cops Have No Video, Don't Know What Happened, Not Sure Why They Pursued Him in the First Place
Was charged with possession of a switchblade. Six cops suspended with pay after his death.
Judge Removes DA from Albuquerque Police Murder Case over Conflict of Interest
Cops accused DA of trying to bribe the victims of burglaries committed by her son.
Tulsa Cops May Have Falsified Training Records for Volunteer Deputy Involved in Fatal Shooting
Perhaps the department thought managing the Sheriff's re-election campaign was training enough?
Rand Paul, Institute for Justice Push Senate for Forfeiture Reform
Committee hearing focuses on FAIR Act proposal.
How Police Drones and License-Plate Readers Threaten Liberty
Law enforcement expands the surveillance state in Virginia.
Walter Scott Shooting Highlights Cops' Contempt for the Right to Record Police
The illegal harassment of camera-carrying bystanders needs to stop.
David Brooks Suddenly Cares About Privacy When Cops Wear Cameras
Videotaping the police? A grave incursion on our privacy. Scooping up data on hundreds of millions? Bo-ring!
More Come Forward to Accuse North Charleston Police and Michael Slager of Abuse
Lawsuit over use of Taser on arrested, submissive man.
From 'I Can't Breathe' to 'Fuck Your Breath': Tulsa Deputies Show Stunning Lack of Empathy in New Video of Eric Harris Shooting
Reserve Deputy Robert Bates said he thought he was holding a Taser, not a handgun, when he fired at Harris.
36 Questions on the Criminal Justice System for 2016's Presidential Hopefuls
Radley Balko wonders how important criminal justice reform and civil liberties will be in this election cycle.
Fleeing from Deputies Lands Southern California Man Vicious Beatdown Caught on Camera
After surrendering, he's punched 37 times and kicked 17 times.
Walter Scott Dashcam Video Released
Michael Slager had possession of Walter Scott's driver's license and car when he decided to chase him anyway.
Ohio State Trooper Will Go to Federal Prison for Repeat Sexual Misconduct During Traffic Stops
Family says he's "a good person" who simply "lacked the self-esteem" not to stalk and sexually assault vulnerable women.
The Shooting of Walter Scott and the Right to Record Cops
Feidin Santana was exercising a constitutional right that police often violate.
Did the Cop Who Shot Walter Scott in the Back Try to Doctor the Scene?
Video seems to show the officer picking up an object and dropping it near the body.
Ferguson Residents Come Out to Vote, Diversify City Council
Minority representation by city leaders more closely matches citizenry.
Man Suing After Tennessee Cop Fractures His Skull
An internal investigation cleared the cop. He resigned and was eventually charged with felony assault by state investigators.
South Carolina Cop Charged With Murder After Video Shows Him Shooting Motorist in the Back
The patrolman claimed he "felt threatened" when the man grabbed his Taser.
Albuquerque Cop Fired For Being Insubordinate, Untruthful After Fatal Shooting Also Had Lapel Camera Off During 2013 Police Brutality Incident
His attorney says it wasn't fair to fire him to set 'example' about not turning on body cameras.
Recording Abusive Border Patrol Conduct Becomes a Thing Among Fed-Up Americans
Internal checkpoints drive peaceful citizens to assert their rights and share the results
