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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Oakland to silence police radios from public beginning Wednesday

Oakland Police Department will encrypt radio communications starting Wednesday, cutting public access to real-time dispatches and emergency chatter.
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

The Next Hot Outdoors Town Could Pop Up in a State Where You'd Least Expect It

But there Battle was, gamely chatting with reporters like me about how proud he was of the 130 miles of existing greenways and trails located throughout the Huntsville area and the plans to build out nearly 250 miles more over the next few decades. He rides his e-bike through downtown Huntsville to work most days, and staffers told me he often leaves it in the hallway outside City Council meetings. Gotta hand it to him: That rules.
US politics
fromPortland Mercury
4 days ago

DA and PPB Refuse to Pursue Man With Warrants

DA and PPB fail to protect transgender and LGBT people as a wanted man terrorizes, kidnaps, and tortures employees despite warrants and restraining orders.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Police slammed as more than 285,000 crimes were not recorded last year

More than 285,000 crimes went unrecorded by police last year, new research has found. Watchdog His Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) found 94.8 per cent of crimes were recorded by forces in England and Wales in the year to March 31, While this is up from up from 80.5 per cent in 2014, the number of anti-social behaviour offences being officially documented were unacceptably low, HMICFRS said.
UK news
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Lurie panel wants to eliminate civilian oversight of the Sheriff's Office - 48 hills

Elimination of the civilian oversight panel for the Sheriff's Department is under consideration, raising accountability concerns.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

SJ Police Officers' Association accuses department of corruption, misconduct

The San Jose Police Officers' Association denounces incompetence, falsehoods, and corruption, emphasizing a broken discipline process that reflects systemic issues within the SJPD.
San Francisco
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Journalist Says DC Police Covered Up' Her Sexual Assault, Courts Repeatedly Released Attacker

A Washington Examiner reporter detailed a sexual assault she endured and accused D.C. police of covering up crime statistics.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Good Morning, News: Israel Prepares to Occupy Gaza City... More, President Trump Paved Over the Rose Garden, and the Summer's Hottest Scams!

Development of community support agencies for mental health, police response, and scrutiny of local governmental processes in Portland are critical issues.
#public-safety
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Cal Fire Water Tanker Crashes In Napa County

Data shows that since they were installed and starting issuing warnings, speeding on some corridors has gone down by 20% or more.
San Francisco
#california
fromKqed
4 weeks ago
US politics

Thousands Of California Police Records Now Publicly Available | KQED

fromKqed
4 weeks ago
US politics

Thousands Of California Police Records Now Publicly Available | KQED

US politics
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Thousands of Once-Secret Police Records Are Now Public. Here's How You Can Use Them | KQED

A newly accessible database provides critical information for families of victims of police violence, aiding their healing process.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Two gardai acquitted of falsely imprisoning and assaulting boy (17) who had underwear searched for drugs

Two gardaí were acquitted of charges related to the treatment of a teenage father-to-be during a lawful drugs search.
#breonna-taylor
#jean-charles-de-menezes
#orgreave
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

44 percent: Little Haiti homeownership, Breonna Taylor and the State of Black America

Justice Department proposes a one-day jail sentence for the officer convicted in Breonna Taylor's civil rights case.
Miscellaneous
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Family of Haverhill man who died after encounter with police pursue independent investigation

Family pursues justice for Francis Gigliotti, who died after being restrained by police officers.
Family is conducting a private autopsy and seeking accountability regarding Gigliotti's death.
fromNewsOne
1 month ago

Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Representing Saniyah Cheatham's Family

Saniyah Cheatham was an 18-year-old with her whole life ahead of her. I commend her mother, Thomasina, for her courage in standing up to demand the truth.
Social justice
#mental-health
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Another Black Man Dies During Police Arrest, "ICE Barbie" Calls Out Portland, and Trump Flip-Flops on Ukraine

fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago
Portland

Good Morning, News: Another Black Man Dies During Police Arrest, "ICE Barbie" Calls Out Portland, and Trump Flip-Flops on Ukraine

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

A slap to the face': Family urges NYPD Commissioner to reverse decision letting officer who killed Bronx man stay on force | amNewYork

Relatives of Allan Feliz demand justice for his death by marching to NYPD headquarters.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Cops' favorite AI tool automatically deletes evidence of when AI was used

The EFF found that the tech "seems designed to stymie any attempts at auditing, transparency, and accountability." Cops don't have to disclose when AI is used in every department.
Privacy professionals
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
1 month ago

Axon's Draft One is Designed to Defy Transparency

Axon's Draft One AI police report generator lacks accountability and transparency, with no clear distinction between AI and officer-generated content.
#nypd
fromGothamist
2 months ago
US politics

Tisch overrules NYPD judge, clears officer who killed unarmed man during Bronx traffic stop

fromGothamist
2 months ago
US politics

Tisch overrules NYPD judge, clears officer who killed unarmed man during Bronx traffic stop

#police-shooting
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Family weeps after Police Commissioner Tisch says she won't fire cop who shot man during Bronx traffic stop | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

Family weeps after Police Commissioner Tisch says she won't fire cop who shot man during Bronx traffic stop | amNewYork

Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Autistic teenager shot by Idaho police dies after being removed from life support

Police response to a non-threatening autistic boy wielding a knife resulted in a fatal shooting, raising concerns about de-escalation tactics.
#civil-rights
#qualified-immunity
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fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Trump's Newest Executive Order 'Unleashes' the Cops-and Flirts with Martial Law

Holding police accountable is hindered by qualified immunity, unions, and prosecutorial reluctance, eroding justice.
Trump's executive order could increase police power while reducing accountability.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 months ago

Court bans press or public from looking at police who shot mental health patient

The incident involving Giedrius Vasiljevas, who was reportedly suicidal and had two loaded guns, raises significant concerns regarding police conduct and transparency in fatal encounters.
Public health
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
2 months ago

'My daughters' murders revealed deep police problems - we need officers who care'

It was pure anger. We had to search for our girls. The police did nothing. And then we found out about the selfies. I knew it was not an isolated incident.
Social justice
fromElectronic Frontier Foundation
2 months ago

Georgia Court Rules for Transparency over Private Police Foundation

This decision marks a significant advancement for transparency in Georgia, compelling private entities working closely with public agencies to comply with the Open Records Act.
US politics
US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Activists rally against convicted Danville police officer seeking early release from parole

Activists are opposing the early release of convicted ex-officer Andrew Hall, citing community safety concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police officers committed gross misconduct over strip-search of Child Q

The experience of Child Q should never have happened and was truly regrettable. We have sincerely apologised to Child Q since this incident happened.
London politics
#law-enforcement
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF parents

You don't understand how f***** my brain is': Police report details troubling history of San Jose cop charged with reckless shootings

fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago
SF parents

You don't understand how f***** my brain is': Police report details troubling history of San Jose cop charged with reckless shootings

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fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Cop fatally hit pedestrian and drove away. Victim's family says Downey police covered it up

The family of Raymond Lavalle is suing Downey, alleging a police cover-up after a fatal hit-and-run by an officer.
NYC parents
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Family, clergy demand NYPD accountability after 2-year-old Montrell Williams found dead in East River - Bronx Times

The death of 2-year-old Montrell Williams highlights urgent calls for police accountability in the Bronx.
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Senator Alex Padilla, handcuffed and ejected after challenging Kristi Noem in Los Angeles

The detention of Senator Alex Padilla underscores escalating tensions around immigration enforcement in California amidst controversial federal operations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Manchester police refuses to apologise for past homophobia in insult' to LGBT+

GMP's chief constable declined to apologise for historic homophobia, angering LGBT+ campaigners who see it as an insult after other forces have apologised.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Highway Patrol Releases Video of Oakland Car Chase Crash That Took the Life of Innocent Bystander Schoolteacher

High-speed police chases are being debated after a fatal incident involving a teacher's death during pursuit.
The CHP's pursuit of an alleged petty crime raises questions about police chase policies.
Black Lives Matter
fromSCSJ
2 months ago

Court Orders Release of Police Footage from NCCU Arrests

The court ruled that all police body camera footage from the NCCU protest must be released to ensure transparency and accountability.
fromKqed
2 months ago

Why Reporter Ruben Salazar's Death 55 Years Ago Still Resonates in LA Protests | KQED

Police use of non-lethal projectiles raises serious concerns about violence against journalists and press freedoms during protests.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

San Antonio police were 'premature' in saying Jonathan Joss' murder wasn't a hate crime, police chief says

San Antonio Police Chief admits previous statements about Jonathan Joss' death being non-hate related were premature, apologizing to the LGBTQ+ community.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

San Mateo Co. supervisors to vote on starting removal process of Sheriff Christina Corpus

San Mateo Board of Supervisors is set to initiate the removal process for Sheriff Christina Corpus following serious allegations and a newly passed charter amendment.
#aboriginal-rights
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

The death of David Dungay Jr symbolizes systemic issues in the treatment of Aboriginal peoples within Australia's police and correctional systems.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Aboriginal man, 24, dies in police custody in Australia's NT

A disabled Aboriginal man died after being restrained by police at a supermarket, raising concerns about systemic issues in interactions with Indigenous people.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A scuffle in the lolly aisle. The sickening death toll climbs. Another family face gut-wrenching grief | Lorena Allam

The death of David Dungay Jr symbolizes systemic issues in the treatment of Aboriginal peoples within Australia's police and correctional systems.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Aboriginal man, 24, dies in police custody in Australia's NT

A disabled Aboriginal man died after being restrained by police at a supermarket, raising concerns about systemic issues in interactions with Indigenous people.
Black Lives Matter
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

The CHP shot him 12 times. Here's why none of it was captured on body cam

The California Highway Patrol has lagged in implementing body-worn cameras despite their importance for accountability in police actions.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

DOJ civil rights gets Trump makeover. Will it change L.A. racial profiling lawsuits?

The officer claimed the truck's rear license plate light was out, but Puckett insists he checked all lights before driving, arguing he was racially profiled.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Trump's DOJ Shuts Down Police Reform Cases Sparked by Floyd, Taylor Deaths

The Justice Department will dismiss police investigations initiated during Biden's presidency, impacting accountability efforts in police misconduct cases.
fromAustin Monitor
3 months ago

External review finds data inconsistencies in APD reporting on use of force - Austin Monitor

The Austin Police Department's use of force data is described as inconsistent and inaccurate, impacting accountability and public trust.
#justice-department
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

Justice Department reverses course on accountability for police departments, retracting consent decrees and investigations across multiple cities.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Justice Dept. to drop police reform deals with Minneapolis, Louisville

The Justice Department is abandoning police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, shifting focus under new leadership.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump administration dismisses police investigations in several cities, including Minneapolis

US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Justice Dept. to drop police reform deals with Minneapolis, Louisville

The Justice Department is abandoning police-accountability agreements with Minneapolis and Louisville, shifting focus under new leadership.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Two city hall staffers fired after domestic incident

Two city employees were fired following their arrest for assault charges related to a domestic incident.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Off-duty San Francisco police officer arrested in suspected DUI car crash

An off-duty San Francisco police officer was arrested for DUI following a crash that injured five people, with one in critical condition.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

San Francisco rookie cop's alleged DUI wreck injures five

This incident was incredibly tragic, and my heart goes out to the injured victims. We will do everything in our power to ensure justice is served in this case.
San Francisco
San Francisco
fromKqed
3 months ago

Vallejo Police Hid Details Of In Custody Death | KQED

Darryl Mefferd's death, initially ruled an accidental overdose, is now being re-evaluated as a potential homicide due to new evidence.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

2 Boston city hall staffers arrested on domestic assault charges

Two Boston City Hall staffers were arrested during a domestic incident, leading to charges of assault against a police officer and domestic assault.
#excessive-force
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Federal civil rights trial begins for California cop who shot unarmed fleeing man in back

Aaron Richard Russell shot an unarmed man, Nicholas Bils, from behind, leading to federal charges for excessive use of force.
fromwww.sbsun.com
4 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Deputies fatally beat California man experiencing mental health crisis, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Federal civil rights trial begins for California cop who shot unarmed fleeing man in back

Aaron Richard Russell shot an unarmed man, Nicholas Bils, from behind, leading to federal charges for excessive use of force.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.sbsun.com
4 months ago

Deputies fatally beat California man experiencing mental health crisis, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd Hijaz is suing local authorities for excessive force and wrongful death after he died during a police encounter.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Family Rallies for Justice on Anniversary of Christin Emile's Death

The family of Christin Emile demands accountability from the NYPD regarding their son's fatal shooting.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Murders in Jamaica drop but activists alarmed at rise in fatal police shootings

But the human rights group Jamaican for Justice has raised concerns about a corresponding significant and alarming increase in fatal police shootings in the same period.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Appointment of chief constables is a fair and open process | Letter

Checks and balances in the appointment of chief constables are critical for ensuring accountability and integrity in police leadership.
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Here's Everything Trump Is Doing To Protect Bad Cops, Make Things Worse For Crime Victims - Above the Law

Trump's actions reveal a contradictory stance on law and order, undermining accountability and minimizing civil rights.
#tyre-nichols
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols

The jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the Tyre Nichols case, raising concerns about police accountability and public trust.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Former Memphis officers acquitted of state murder charges in Tyre Nichols' death, facing future sentencing from federal convictions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Tyre Nichols Death: State Trial Begins for Former Police Officers

State prosecutors are trying three ex-officers for the murder of Tyre Nichols, following a previous federal trial that yielded a mixed verdict.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

US jury acquits three Memphis police officers in Tyre Nichols beating death

Three former police officers were acquitted of charges related to Tyre Nichols's death, highlighting ongoing issues of law enforcement accountability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

3 former Memphis police officers found not guilty in the death of Tyre Nichols

The jury acquitted three former Memphis police officers in the Tyre Nichols case, raising concerns about police accountability and public trust.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Former Memphis officers acquitted of state murder charges in Tyre Nichols' death, facing future sentencing from federal convictions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Tyre Nichols Death: State Trial Begins for Former Police Officers

State prosecutors are trying three ex-officers for the murder of Tyre Nichols, following a previous federal trial that yielded a mixed verdict.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Oaklandside
3 months ago

Rashidah Grinage honored for decades of work holding police accountable

Rashidah Grinage played a crucial role in establishing Oakland's civilian police commission, fighting for transparency and justice in law enforcement oversight.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago

Met firearms officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct hearing

Sgt Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder after shooting Chris Kaba, who attempted to escape police roadblock; the case raises significant concerns around use of force.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba to face gross misconduct proceedings

The Independent is committed to providing accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls.
NYC politics
fromHell Gate
4 months ago

Eric Adams Asked for Photos of Cops Staring at Their Phones, and New Yorkers Delivered

Mayor Adams called on New Yorkers to report police inactivity by sending photos of officers on their phones in the subway.
fromsfist.com
4 months ago

SFPD Officer Violated Multiple Department Policies After Incident Involving His Son and Brother

A police officer failed to activate his body camera during an incident involving his son assaulting a man, raising concerns about accountability.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 months ago

Investigatory Powers Tribunal has no power to award costs against PSNI over evidence failures | Computer Weekly

The Investigatory Powers Tribunal lacks authority to impose sanctions on police for delaying evidence disclosure.
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 months ago

Judge delays trial for San Leandro police officer charged in fatal shooting 5 years ago

“Five years is a long time to wait just for justice. However it turns out, we just want justice. And to wait for five years is utterly ridiculous,” said Addie Kitchen, Taylor's grandmother.
Black Lives Matter
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley council turns down police watchdog's request for reforms, but condemns misconduct

City Council rejected Police Accountability Board's reform proposals, citing lack of workable format.
Police Chief asserts commitment to education and empathy, discouraging the need for proposed reforms.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

Is the Supreme Court About to Make Police Violence Much Worse?

The Supreme Court case Barnes v. Felix could redefine accountability in police violence by limiting how force is evaluated under the Fourth Amendment.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
4 months ago

Berkeley police text scandal final report vote could bring 'closure.' Will it change anything?

The Police Accountability Board's push for access to police internal affairs files faces resistance from a City Council committee, which cites a lack of proposed ordinance language.
Black Lives Matter
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

YOUR SUNDAY READING LIST: A Massive March, a Police Accountability Hero, and Not-So Hygienic Recycling

The recent decision by the Northwest Oregon Labor Council to consider allowing the Portland police union to join raised significant concerns among labor advocates and police accountability supporters.
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