With police officer-involved shootings making headlines and viral social media posts across the country, you might be tempted to think that a large percentage of police officers have been in a situation in which they have fired their duty weapon. According to the Pew Research Center, that assumption would be…
“No justice, no peace. No justice, no peace.” It’s the chant that could be heard in the streets of Los Angeles for five straight days after the four officers accused of brutally beating Rodney King were acquitted on criminal charges of excessive force. The acquittal of the four officers —…
If you ever find yourself in an interrogation room with police officers who are questioning you about a crime, the first thing to remember is your right to remain silent. Most criminal defense attorneys will tell you to use that right in most circumstances, and to consult with your lawyer…
“Have no doubt about it: Donald Trump’s policies, if implemented, would trigger a constitutional crisis.” Those are strong words from the country’s largest nonprofit civil liberties group that strives to remain nonpartisan. The American Civil Liberties Union has taken a hard stance against President Donald Trump’s policy proposals – and…
When it comes to police misconduct, disciplining officers for wrongdoing is one of the hardest parts of a police chief’s job. The process for disciplining police officers can vary greatly from city to city, state to state and department to department. Police officers can be disciplined for a number of…
Unfortunately, not every encounter with police officers is a pleasant one, particularly if you or someone you love was arrested under circumstances that you believe were unfair, unlawful, or an abuse of the officer’s power. There are both federal and state laws that protect you from abuse by law enforcement…
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