Police Abuse
Parents of Toddler Burned by Drug Warriors Demand Compensation
A federal lawsuit argues that the botched raid was "reckless," "plainly incompetent," and "objectively unreasonable."
Police Shoot Rock-Throwing Man, Could Lead to Largest Protest in Washington State Tri-City Area
Thirty seconds of the incident were caught on video, helping to spur protests expected to be some of the area's largest.
How to Address Anger Over Shootings By Police? Hide Cops' Names, Of Course!
Arizona legislators make a pretty solid effort to shield cops from public scrutiny
Cop Sees Teen with Fake Gun, Shoots Different Kid, Kindly Declines to Arrest Them (for Now)
Authorities still weighing options
Virginia Delegates Overwhelmingly Approve Major Forfeiture Reform
The bill, now before the state Senate, requires a criminal conviction to complete a forfeiture.
No Knock Raid Over Alleged Animal Cruelty Leads to Lawsuit by Man Who Just Wants His Dog Back
Lawsuit claims a local politician may have conspired with a cop to target the resident, a bar owner, because of a judgment he had won against the pol earlier.
NYPD Cop Indicted for Manslaughter in Shooting Death of Akai Gurley
Peter Liang reportedly texted his union rep instead of calling for medical assistance after shooting and killing Akai Gurley while patrolling a stairwell.
Never, Never Call the Cops For "Help" Unless You're Willing to Risk Someone Being Shot and Killed
74-year-old North Carolina Man Shot and Killed by Cops as They Bust Through His Back Door on a "Welfare Check"
New Evidence in Seth Adams 'Nothing to See Here' Police Shooting Won't Be Considered If It's From Family Attorneys
An attorney for the Adams family says witness testimony, forensic evidence, and the cop's performance reviews all suggest shooting wasn't justified.
Philly Cops Charged in Brutality Incident After Victim's Girlfriend Did Some Investigating of Her Own to Get Authorities Started
A year and a half after the incident, the two cops were charged and suspended with intent to dismiss.
Louisville Cop Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Two Children; Previously Commended for His Work With Youth
Cop had multiple commendations for working with youth. Psychologist says she was kicked out of clinical program after reporting kids's allegations against him.
Prosecutor Wants to Apologize to Wrongly Accused Man, Cops Insist the System Worked
Cornealious Anderson was arrested and charged even though he had dozens of alibi. The prosecutor's investigation found problems in the police investigation.
Albuquerque Police's Grim Record of Shooting Citizens
Rolling Stone reports on the huge costs, in citizen lives and taxpayer dollars, of out-of-control cops.
One Denver Cop Involved in Three of Four Vehicle Shootings in Last Six Months
Officer Jeffrey DiManna is on leave again while police conduct another investigation.
New CBC Head Wants Special Prosecutors Appointed in Police Shootings, Not Sure About the Details
Rep. G.K. Butterfield's not sure who'd appoint the prosecutor. He has other ideas for reform, too, but voted against limiting police militarization last year.
"Snowball Fight/Gun" Video is Misleading, Says New Rochelle PD
Police Commissioner claims officers were responding to a 911 call reporting a teen with a gun.
Tamir Rice's Family Alleges Excessive Force, Negligence, Emotional Distress, False Imprisonment, Denial of Due Process
Those who want justice for Rice might have little faith in a grand jury's ability to make the right call.
Watch: Suburban NY Cop Points Gun at Kneeling Teens After Snowball Fight
The teens were frisked, no weapons were found.
Corrections Officer Suing Over Police Brutality by Cleveland Vice Cops
Plainclothes vice cops said they feared for their safety when the corrections officer went to draw his weapon.
Cleveland Cops Claiming Racial Discrimination in Suspensions for Shooting Two Unarmed Black People Can Still Appeal, City Says
Eight cops involved in a deadly car chase are suing for being placed on more restricted duty than was mandatory.
Hasty Drug Warriors Are a Menace
Prompted by a raid that gravely injured a toddler, Georgia considers limits on no-knock search warrants.
The Farce of Police Accountability in Big Cities: Baltimore Edition
A three-hour long city council committee hearing on police procedures demonstrates how elusive real police accountability is.
NY Sheriff's Deputy Turns Off Dashcam While Pulling Over Drunk Cop, Drunk Cop Allegedly Assaults Officers Trying to Arrest Him
Deputy says he knew cop from high school so felt comfortable turning off the dash-cam. DA worried there may not be policies in place.
Sheriffs Say Forfeiture Reform Threatens Public Safety
Less loot means higher taxes, cops warn.
For Want of a License Plate Light, A Life Was Lost
Followup on Montana Officer Grant Morrison's Killing of Richard Ramirez During Traffic Stop
Teen Girl Fatally Shot by Cops at Texas Police Station
It takes multiple cops firing multiple shots to subdue a 17-year-old girl with a knife?
'Bou Bou's Law' Would Restrict No-Knock Police Raids
A horribly injured toddler inspires legislation to rein in drug warriors.
Sotomayor to Justice Department Lawyer: 'We Can't Keep Bending the Fourth Amendment to the Resources of Law Enforcement'
Sonia Sotomayor stands up for the Fourth Amendment in drug-sniffing dog case.
DOJ Expected to Reject Civil Rights Charges Against Darren Wilson
Even if the shooting of Michael Brown was not justified, a federal case would be very hard to prove.
Today at SCOTUS: Traffic Stops, Drug-Sniffing Dogs, and Unreasonable Searches and Seizures
When does the use of a drug-sniffing dog transform a lawful traffic stop into an illegal seizure?
Eric Holder Orders End to DOJ Program that Shares Seized Assets with Police
System was rife with abuse, encouraging law enforcement agencies to take people's property without charging them with crimes.
Arkansas Officer Fired for Reporting That Undercover Cop Was Having Sex with Prostitute
Don Paul Bales is suing the Fort Smith police department to get his job back
Drug Warriors Say They Use Mutilating Grenades for Safety
ProPublica exposes cops' promiscuous use of flash-bangs.
Use of Chokeholds "Alarming," Says NYPD Inspector General's Report
Disciplining offending officers is "complex" and "inconsistent."
Mistrial in Richard Combs Trial, Police Chief Who Fatally Shot Unarmed Man Trying to Leave Town Hall
Richard Combs shot Bernard Bailey in Eutawville, South Carolina, the jury deadlocked on murder and manslaughter charges.
Warrior Cops Use Pepper Spray, Tear Gas on Celebrating Ohio State Students
School spirit never hurt this bad.
It's Not Just About Race, It's About Power
Rethinking policing after the deaths of Eric Garner and Michael Brown
