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77-year-old woman sues Denver PD over SWAT raid

Denver, CO - Ruby Johnson, a 77yo former postal worker, was watching TV in her living room when Denver PD officers, together with a SWAT team converged on her house. Clad in tactical gear with rifles, the law enforcement agents used a battering…
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Denver activist gets $65K settlement over 2018 unlawful arrest

Denver, CO - The Denver City Council recently approved a $65,000 payment to settle a lawsuit filed by notorious local activist Eric Brandt over a 2018 incident during which he was arrested on trumped-up charges. If you live in the Denver Metro…

5 questions to ask in a police interaction in Denver

Denver, CO - The best defense against police misconduct is standing up for your rights. No matter what type of police interaction you’re involved in - whether you're stopped by police on the highway or as you’re walking down the street -…

What are the remedies for racial profiling in Denver?

Denver, CO - Although strictly prohibited by law, racial profiling continues to be a big problem for black and Latino people living in Denver. To put an end to this intolerable practice there’s only one solution - victims need to speak out…
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28 Colorado residents killed in police shootings in 2022

Denver, CO - The year is not over yet and the number of people killed in police shootings in Colorado is on par with the total number of victims in 2020. According to statistics, during the first 10 months of the year, there were 51 incidents…
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5 things you should NOT tell a Denver cop

Denver, CO - If a Denver cop stops you without a probable reason, that is a case of police misconduct. The same applies if the police search you, your car, or your home without a warrant or probable cause. Even if you’re certain what they’re…
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Denver photographer wins $485K in police brutality lawsuit

Denver, CO - A Denver photographer who almost lost a finger after being shot by a police officer during the 2020 George Floyd protests was awarded $485,000 in damages. Trevor Hughes had filed a police brutality lawsuit against multiple law enforcement…
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What are the most common examples of police brutality in Denver?

Denver, CO - In the first 8 months of 2022, the City and County of Denver paid almost $3 million to settle police brutality lawsuits. Payouts over police behavior have hit a five-year high and keep in mind the figure does not include the damages…
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This Colorado man called the police for help. He got killed

Denver, CO - Prosecutors in Colorado are reviewing the June 10 fatal police shooting of a 22-year-old man who had called 911 for roadside assistance. Apparently, the young man, identified as Christian Glass, called the police after an accident…
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Can Denver police pull me over and search my car for no reason?

Denver, CO - This has been recognized as one of the most common types of police misconduct in Denver - the police pull over a car and proceed to search it for no reason. On a hunch, they call it. In most cases, it is non-white drivers that get…
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Denver DA opens investigation into police shooting that injured 6 bystanders

Denver, CO - Denver District Attorney Beth McCann recently announced she is opening a grand jury investigation into a police shooting of an armed suspect that injured six bystanders in lower downtown last month. The incident took place on…
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These police actions are considered illegal in Chicago

Chicago, IL - The government has placed limitations on actions that police officers can take to carry out their job duties. These limits come from a combination of constitutional protections, criminal procedures, civil rights laws, and other…
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Denver woman files police brutality lawsuit

Denver, CO - As the statute of limitations for filing a police brutality lawsuit over the 2020 protests draws to an end, the Denver PD has been hit with another claim. Protester Lindsay Minter filed a lawsuit accusing the Denver police of using…
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$9.5 million settlement for the wrongful death of a Colorado man shot by the police

Denver, CO - Kiowa County has reached a $9.5 million settlement with the family of Zach Gifford, a 39-year-old man who was shot three times in the back by an undersheriff and a rookie deputy in 2020. The homicide that took place on April…
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15 Denver officers, plus Chief Pazen targeted in new police brutality lawsuit

Denver, CO - 15 Denver police officers and Police Chief Paul Pazen will face a new lawsuit for use of excessive force during a protest concerning a homeless encampment sweep in 2020 According to the Denver Post, the lawsuit aims to leverage…
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The shocking cost of police brutality in Chicago – $40 million 

Chicago, IL - The city of Chicago has a huge problem with police brutality. Every year, the City Council is hit with hundreds of police misconduct complaints, most of them concerning the use of excessive force. In 2020, for instance, there were…
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New York, What Comes Under Police Brutality and How Can it be Prevented?

Police misconduct may be the result of the intentional or reckless behavior of an officer. This behavior goes against what the police are supposed to stand for, and if an officer is caught carrying out any act of brutality they can be penalized…

New Initiatives May Help New Jersey Police Avoid Misconduct

New Jersey certainly isn't short of ideas when it comes to helping police officers avoid misconduct and other issues. Departments across the Garden State are experimenting with a number of interesting programs that promote general well-being…