police brutality
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18 Austin Cops Might Soon Be Charged Over 2020 Protest Brutality
The Texas city's police department is the focus of police reform debate
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Colorado City Settles Lawsuit in the 2019 Shooting of a Black Man
Colorado Springs reached a nearly $3 million settlement with the family of De’Von Bailey
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Black Man Dies in Police Custody: Incident Report Says No FoulPlay
The death of Damien Cameron in July 2021 is under investigation as recent reports conflict with the initial incident report detailing his cause of death.
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Body Cam Footage Shows Shooting of Black Man by Minneapolis Police
Body camera footage has been released showing the killing of Amir Locke by Minneapolis police. Interim Police Chief defends the shooter after viewing the video.
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Investigation into Tamir Rice’s Death Won’t be Reopened by Feds
Tamir Rice, a 12-year-old Black boy, was shot to death by Cleveland police in 2014 while playing with a toy gun
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Black People More Likely to be Subjected to Use of Force by Kansas City Police
Of all the examples of use force in Kansas City, Missouri, 57% of them were against Black people
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Federal Judge in Maryland Refuses to Throw Out Lawsuit that Claims Excessive Force in Black Man’s Death
The lawsuit claims that Maryland police used excessive force in the 2018 death of 19-year-old Anton Black
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Kansas DA: No Charges in Cedric Lofton Case on the Basis of “Stand Your Ground” Law
District Attorney Marc Bennett claims "stand your ground" law is justification to avoid prosecuting officers who killed 17-year-old Cedric Lofton.
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3 Former Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Death Face Federal Charges
The three officers who aided Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd are facing federal and state charges.
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Wisconsin Republicans Propose Incentives to Help With Police Recruiting
The proposed package of bills includes $5,000 signing bonuses and another $2,000 for officers already on the force to encourage retention.