No Federal Charges for Police Officer Who Killed 12-Year-Old Tamir Rice
Justice Department: “It is not enough to show that the officer made a mistake, acted negligently, acted by accident or mistake, or even exercised bad judgment.”
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Bourgeois Libertarianism Could Save America
Don't underestimate the civilization-saving powers of respecting private property and generally minding your own business.
California Cops Arrested Teens Who Recorded Use of Force—Now They're Getting Paid
The department will update its training to remind officers that citizens should not be arrested for exercising their First Amendment rights.
Regulate Use of Force
"When you're conditioned to believe that every person...poses a threat to your existence, you simply cannot be expected to build out meaningful relationships."
If You Want to Fix Policing, Listen to the Pragmatists
Reason asked writers who have been on the criminal justice beat for years to lay out serious proposals for reforms with a fighting chance of being implemented.
Footage of Partial Blindings During Anti-Police Brutality Protests Contradicts Cops' Reports
One department said a protester was hit in the eye with tear gas after the canister bounced. Video shows something entirely different.
Body Camera Footage Shows Florida Cops Laughing About Using Rubber Bullets on Anti-Police Brutality Protesters
Scenes from anti-brutality protests are renewing the debate around the controversial use of rubber bullets.
11 Redacted Seconds of Video of Fatal 2014 Drug Bust Undermine Florida Cops' Official Story
Previously unreleased video shows Jerry Brown didn't have much time to react before Pasco County deputies shot and killed him.
Derek Chauvin's Murder Trial Will Be All About 'Reasonableness'
And that means breaking through the "blue wall of silence."
Black Civilians Arm Themselves To Protest Racial Violence and Protect Black-Owned Businesses
They're using their Second Amendment rights to protect local businesses from riots and looting.
Minnesota Man Dies After Video Shows Cop Pressing Knee to His Neck for Nearly 8 Minutes
Minneapolis police said George Floyd died after he "appeared to be suffering medical distress."
Body Camera Footage Refutes LAPD Cop's Story About Being Attacked Before Brutalizing a Suspect
The LAPD released body camera footage of Frank Hernandez's use-of-force incident.
Did a Controversial Neck Hold Kill This Man?
The cops pulled over David Glen Ward for "stealing" what turned out to be his own car. Then things went south.
Chicago Cops Body-Slammed a Man on Thanksgiving, Then Charged Him With Assault
The arresting officer is on desk duty and an investigation is underway.
Bill Would Limit California Cops' Use of Deadly Force
The legislation moves forward following a compromise with law enforcement groups.
A Colorado Man Wins $175,000 After His 'Fuck Bad Cops' Sign Prompts a Tasing
Body cam footage shows the officer getting chewed out by his supervisor shortly afterward.
Virginia Cop Charged in Shooting That Got Him Named Officer of the Month
It's not a cut-and-dried case. But the officer's life doesn't appear to be have been in any danger.
Cop Kicks Teen Who Had Already Been Pepper-Sprayed
The officer is now under internal investigation. Some want a citizen review panel, but the chief thinks that would be "problematic."
5 Cops Were 'Justified' in Brutal Beating of Unarmed Black Man, Investigators Say
His crime? Refusing to sit down.
Chicago's Police Union Forces Department to Back Down on Use of Force Policy
Police union fears teaching officers to prioritize de-escalation would endanger their lives.
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.
Pennsylvania Law Would Ban Naming Police Officers Involved in Shootings For 30 Days
The bill sailed through the legislature, still needs governor's signature.
Denver Police Will Have a New Use of Force Policy
The "minimum amount of force necessary" will be encouraged.
Justice Department Says It Will Finally Collect Police Use of Force Data
But will the DOJ actually penalize police departments that don't share data by withholding federal grant money?
Half of All Killings by Police Are Not Reported to the Federal Government By the States
Even though states are required to submit such data, the feds have yet to punish states that fail to comply.
LAPD Honors Officers Who Didn't Use Deadly Force, Much to the Police Union's Dismay
"Preservation of Life" award valorizes officers who successfully de-escalated dangerous situations.
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.
When Police 'Use of Force' Updates Are Anything But
Former Baltimore Police officer blasts reforms as just more of the same.
New Baltimore Use of Force Policy Doesn't Really Work Without 'Reasonable' Officers
Detailed policy leaves much to the discretion of "reasonable" officers.
"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.
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.
Most Police Forces Still Refuse Transparency When it Comes to Use-of-Force Statistics
Fewer than .31 percent of law enforcement agencies are willing to make their use-of-force data public or share it with the federal government.
LAPD Commissioners Push for De-escalation Training. Naturally, Police Union Pushes Back
Union president calls clarified rules on use of force a "a no-win situation for the officer."
Black Lives Matter/Campaign Zero Activists Launch "Police Use of Force Project"
New website collects use of force polices from 100 major police departments.
Chicago's Solution to Killings by Police? More Tasers! Which Also Result in Death.
Give an officer a Taser, and he or she will find reasons to use it.
55 Cops Involved in Fatal Shootings in 2015 Have Killed Before, WaPo Reports
In 1 out 8 reported police shootings this year, an officer had previously used deadly force.
Almost Half of 184 People Killed by Georgia Cops Since 2010 Were Unarmed and/or Shot in the Back
Investigation reveals that every one of these police shootings was deemed lawful.
Death by Taser and 'Lazy Cop Syndrome'
Interview with director of Killing Them Safely, the first feature-length film to tackle the lethality of the 'revolutionary' law enforcement tool.
A New Model for a Police Shooting Database?
Researchers in St. Louis broaden analysis of police force beyond just fatalities.
The Tragic History of China's Secret Labor Camps
Laogai prison survivor Harry Wu on human rights abuses in China.
For Libertarians, There Is Only One Fundamental Right
All further "rights" are simply applications of our basic right not to be aggressed against.
Libertarian History/Philosophy
Property and Force: A Reply to Matt Bruenig
How do we get from the right to one's body to the right to one's (justly acquired) possessions, including land?