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Do Police in Pennsylvania Really Need Military-Grade Equipment?

These days, it's not uncommon to see a normal police officer dressed and armed like a soldier. The use of military gear by police departments across the Keystone State has become so common that the average person merely accepts it. From armored…
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New Jersey Police Train Officers to Avoid Excessive Force

At the end of the day, the most viable way to avoid future instances of police brutality and excessive force is to retrain officers. New Jersey has certainly taken this approach. Instead of defunding the police, the Garden State has spent more…
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Police Dogs and Excessive Force in Pennsylvania

Unlike police shootings and other instances of police brutality, there is no real database that tracks police dog bites. For those who have suffered serious injuries due to injuries from K-9 units, this may seem like a pretty blatant issue.…
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Police Reform in New Jersey: Why Mental Health Matters

A vast number of societal issues are caused by mental health problems. Criminals are often dealing with serious issues, many of which have their roots in early childhood. On the other side of the spectrum, many would argue that mental health…
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Police Officer “Improperly Accessed” Personal Information of New Jersey Residents

A police officer in New Jersey has been fired after he was discovered using police resources to access the personal information of residents. This once again brings the debate of police misconduct to the forefront in New Jersey, and similar…
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Pennsylvania Police Department Launch Database to Record Misconduct Incidents

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed a law requiring police to record police misconduct incidents into a new database in the summer of 2020, and it just went live.    The aim of the database is to provide law enforcement agencies…
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What is the Effect of De-Escalation Training for Police in Pennsylvania?

Police reform can take many forms, but one of the most common changes made by lawmakers across the nation is the creation of "de-escalation" training programs for police officers. This type of training is designed to minimize instances of police…
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Disturbing Footage Emerges of Police Incident in New Jersey

Body cameras have been largely successful in increasing the transparency and accountability of police officers across the United States, and New Jersey is no different. Recently, footage emerged of a police incident that has left several people…
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Columbus City Makes Key Changes to Policing Laws

Amidst a continuing, nation-spanning conversation about police misconduct, two of the most contentious issues include body cameras and no-knock warrants. Columbus City is set to address both of these concerns with new changes to its policing…
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Civilian Led Oversight Commission to Keep Chicago Police Department In Check

The Chicago Police Department (CPD) will incorporate a new commission led by citizens in an attempt to provide oversight and prevent police brutality.    City council members voted 36-13 in favor of an ordinance, originally put forth…
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Man Receives $567,000 Settlement Following Illegal Chokehold From New York Police Officer

A New York man will receive a $567,000 settlement after being put in an illegal and banned chokehold by a police officer during an arrest in 2018.    Tomas Medina, of Queens, is set to receive $562,000 from the New York City Police…
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88 People Claim They Were Framed by Corrupt Chicago Drug Squad

Police corruption is a real issue in Chicago, and many past instances of corruption still haven't been fully addressed. In July of 2021, it was reported that 88 people claimed they were framed by a corrupt Chicago drug squad. Many of these people…
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Non-Lethal Police Technology in Massachusetts

Technology has the power to completely transform the way we view policing in Massachusetts. Indeed, it has the power to change policing across the entire nation. The founder of Taser believes that in ten years, police will no longer need firearms.…
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Montgomery County Man Nails $400,000 Settlement In Police Brutality Incident

A man who had his head slammed into a sidewalk by the Montgomery County Police Department is walking away with a $400,000 settlement following a two-year court battle.    The incident, which was caught on camera by a bystander, showed…
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Police Brutality Lawsuits In North Carolina

On April 21, 2021, Andrew Brown Jr. was shot and killed by police in Pasquotank County while they were serving a drug-related warrant. Autopsies revealed that Brown passed away from a gunshot wound to the back of the head that he received while…
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What does a victim of police violence in New Jersey need to do to file a lawsuit?

Trenton, NJ - When someone has been hurt by a police officer, they have the right to take action against the officer, city, or department through a civil lawsuit. This can help the victim pay for losses such as medical treatment or time away…
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Former Houston Cop Indicted 2 Years After Violent Traffic Stop

A former Huston police officer has been indicted for a violent and unlawful traffic stop that happened in 2019.    Lucas Viera was fired from the Houston Police Department on April 16 and then indicted by a Harris County grand jury…
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Portland Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty To Beating Woman In Head with Baton

Not all police brutality incidents result in quick settlements to the victims. Oftentimes, police departments will not see things the same way that a victim does, and will fully exercise their right to defend themselves in court, avoiding accepting…