The NYPD's Transparency Policies Make No Sense
Officer Richard Haste's departmental trial for the killing of teenager Ramarley Graham was open to the public, but records of the trial are not.
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Border Patrol Union Ousts Pro-Reform Chief For One Of Their Own
The union opposed Mark Morgan's efforts to increase transparency, accountability, and clearer guidelines on use of force by Border Patrol agents.
Prof Screams at the NYPD Because They Didn't Beat Up 'Nazi' Gavin McInnes
'It's not up to these students to kick the ass of a neo-nazi! They don't have to raise their fist! They were taught to be peaceful! Fuck you!'
San Bernardino Deputy Threatens to 'Create' Charges Against Man Videotaping Him
"I'll create something. Do you understand? You'll go to jail," deputy tells citizen.
NYPD is Developing an Algorithm to Measure Police-Community Relations
'Sentiment meter' would help law enforcement understand where and how to improve cooperation with the public.
Teen Throws Paper Airplane in Class. He Was Arrested and Faces 30 Days in Jail.
Police don't belong in schools.
Trump's Sanctuary City Funding Threat Protects Police Money
Law enforcement representatives had worried about loss of grants.
Trump's Chicago Crime Slams: Political Posturing, Federal Overreach, or Legit Assistance?
Mayor and president use their bully pulpits to kvetch at each other. Does it even mean anything?
Why Are Cops Putting Kids in Cuffs?
Federal funding, zero tolerance, and lack of choice encourage the creeping criminalization of student misbehavior.
Louisiana Police Chief: Resisting Arrest is Now a Hate Crime Under State Law
"Stop resisting!" becomes "Stop committing a hate crime against my profession!"
Soliciting Sex Could Lead to 10 Years Prison in Connecticut
State also mandates that hotels keep all guest records for six months, train staff on how to spot prostitution.
Don't Like Militarized Police and Mass Incarceration? Blame Progressivism.
Talking about racism won't end these problems
Trump White House Vows to End 'Dangerous Anti-Police Atmosphere'
What he really means is stopping the feds from exposing police misconduct and lies.
The Justice Dept.'s Costly Reform Agreement with Baltimore Police Explains Basic Appropriate Behavior
Are they 'fixing' the department or just rebuilding it from scratch?
Survey of Police Finds Most Cops Believe Protesters Motivated by Anti-Police Sentiment, Incidents of Police Violence Are Isolated
Also finds unsurprising racial disparities in police attitudes
Will Baltimore's Police Reform Agreement Survive Under Sessions as A.G.?
And would it actually improve accountability for police misconduct anyway?
Watch Tampa Police Arrest Activists for Feeding the Homeless Without a Permit
Outlaw quinoa runs rampant in Tampa.
The Cops Are Interested in Your Tattoos
The FBI hopes to track gang members with bio-metrics, but may be tracking innocent people too.
Feds Nix NJ Municipalities' Practice of Painting Blue Lines in Road to Show of Support to Police
A county engineer asked the FHA for guidance about the practice, and found out it violated federal regulations.
Cop Gives Man a $128 Ticket for Starting Car, Leaving It Running in His Own Driveway
How else are you supposed to warm up your car during winter in Michigan?
Cops Mistake Cat Litter for Meth in 'Massive' Drug Seizure
Harris County Sheriff's Office credited discovery to deputies' "powers of observation," but blamed the error on field tests.
President Obama Thinks He Did a Great Job With Criminal Justice Reform, But He Should Have Done More
Obama is in full legacy-preservation mode in article for Harvard Law Review.
Police Union Head Wonders Why Everybody Suddenly Wants Them to Stop Stealing People's Stuff
It's the worst defense of civil asset forfeiture you'll read today, or possibly ever.
Hundreds of Known 'Bad Cops' Are Still on the Job, According to New Report
Almost 10 percent of police officers charged with crimes are still working in law enforcement, new report from Wall Street Journal finds.
Meet the Community in Louisiana Where Police Throw People in Jail First and Then Investigate
Justice Dept. threatens intervention to stop unconstituional 'investigative holds.'
Police Taser Report Watered Down By NYPD Civilian Complaint Review Board
Among the recommendations removed from the final report, a ban on police using Tasers on unarmed people.
New York's Cashless Toll Road Program a Recipe for Surveillance Abuse
License plate readers, facial recognition software, and registration suspensions-a dangerous combination.
Police Are Still Stopping Motorists to Spread Compulsory Holiday Cheer
From Bible verses to "Christmas citations," cops continue to use misuse their authority when they act as "kindness squads."
Alexa. Please Don't Answer Police Questions Without a Warrant
Amazon refusing to turn over Echo digital assistant voice recordings in murder investigation.
Chicago Police to Speed Up Body Camera Adoption, Assuming Officers Don't Sabotage Them
Also keep an eye out for foot-dragging on releasing footage of controversial calls.
Sixth Circuit Court: Police Can Shoot Dogs For Nothing More Than Barking
A federal appeals court rules police are pretty much always justified in shooting dogs during drug raids.
Number of Killings By Police Doubles Because Feds Finally Put Some Effort Into Counting Them
Turns out the Justice Department is capable of accurately reporting on police use of force, it just never tried before.
Want to Stop Asset Forfeiture Abuse? Teach Americans That It Happens.
People don't like it when cops take property without getting convictions.
Woman Locked Up For 49 Days Without Bail Because of a Bureaucratic Mistake
A bureaucratic nightmare takes a mother away from her young child for almost two months.
Police Keep Pulling People Over In 'Cute' Christmas-Themed Publicity Stunts
Citizens forced to comply with unconstitutional stops get gift cards.
'The Review Board' Bust: 12 More Men Face Felony Charges for Posting to Seattle Web Forum
The area has previously prosecuted more than a dozen men in 2016 for online speech related to prostitution.
Maryland Police Association Director Resigns Over Prostitution Charges
And he's not the only criminal justice official in the news for sex offenses this week...
