Police
LAPD Struggles with "Swatting" Pranks
Have to treat calls seriously, but need to be careful of possibilities that they're fake
The War on Sex Workers
An unholy alliance of feminists, cops, and conservatives hurts women in the name of defending their rights.
Guilty Until Proven Innocent: Washington, D.C.'s Civil Forfeiture Racket
Policing for profit in the nation's capital.
Florida Cop Previously Accused of Rape Arrested on Felony Drug Charges
Checkered past with the police department, possession of narcotics sends him to jail
Video Shows Cop Lying During Drug Bust
Claimed to have seen two innocent men engaging in deal that didn't happen
Baltimore Residents Angry over Dog Shootings by Police
Unnecessary violence against people's pets
Three Chicago Cops Accused of Taking Over Drug Ring
Robbed supply from dealers, then turned around and sold it
Boston Faces Spike in Police Misconduct after Intervention Program Lapses
Costly lawsuits follow
Police Chief Gets 14 Years For Sexually Abusing Children
Having a badge makes that a tad easier
Union Rules Prohibit Scranton Police Chief from Arresting People
Has to request a unionized officer to do it instead
Citizens' Board Could Investigate Anaheim Police Shootings
City Council throws support behind efforts
Soldier Stationed in Hawaii Shot and Killed by Cops
Incident started at 4am outside a nightclub in Honolulu
California Cop Still On Duty After Being Caught Naked With a Prostitute
Menlo Park detective was arrested but is still on the job
Man Exonerated for Murder Claims Police Set Him Up to Protect Snitch
Spent 19 years in prison
ACLU: Police Across Country Quietly Investing in Tracking Technology
Working to collect vast amounts of data based on license plate readers
Chicago May Pay More Than $30 Million in Two Police Misconduct Cases
One about a woman abandoned in a high-crime area and subsequently raped; the other about a man who served 26 years for a crime he didn't commit
Reducing Crime Doesn't Necessarily Require More Cops
In fact, they may be part of the problem
Australian Cop Accused of Having Sex with Prostitute in Police Station
Had "sexual intercourse with a female at a police station whilst on duty, involving the misuse of a prohibited pistol" according to the allegation
OC Police Raid Suspected Brothel, Guns Drawn
Guys, when they say sex is a weapon, they don't mean literally
Las Vegas Man Will Sue Police For Shooting His Dog
Police had no permission to be in their backyard, let alone kill the pooch
Cop Admits To Destroying Hard Drive To Thwart FBI Investigation
He's the target of a child-porn probe
Hiring More Cops Is Not the Answer
Public officials need to consider a wider array of crime-fighting options.
School Police Arrest Kids for Whatever they Want
Everything from false accusations of tagging to farting
Officer Accused of Blackmailing Suspect Over Drug Possession
Well, what are all those laws for?
