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Officer Brailsford Body Cam

Dec 12, 2017

‘You’re Fucked’: The Acquittal of Officer Brailsford and the Crisis of Police Impunity

‘You’re Fucked’: The Acquittal of Officer Brailsford and the Crisis of Police Impunity
Michael Slager

Dec 7, 2017

Former Officer's Guilty Verdict for Killing Walter Scott Is the Exception, Not the Rule

Former Officer's Guilty Verdict for Killing Walter Scott Is the Exception, Not the Rule
Dontre Hamilton

Dec 7, 2017

My Son Dontre's Killing by Police Was a Human Rights Violation

My Son Dontre's Killing by Police Was a Human Rights Violation
Maleeha Ahmad

Sep 29, 2017

I Was an ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Legal Observer During the St. Louis Protests. Here’s What I Saw.

I Was an ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Legal Observer During the St. Louis Protests. Here’s What I Saw.
Trump Speaking to Police

Jul 31, 2017

Donald Trump’s Talk to Police Officers Was Police-State Authoritarianism Distilled to Its Essence

Donald Trump’s Talk to Police Officers Was Police-State Authoritarianism Distilled to Its Essence
Dash Cam Footage

Jun 22, 2017

In the Blink of an Eye, Police Officers Turned This Traffic Stop Into an Unnecessarily Violent Encounter

In the Blink of an Eye, Police Officers Turned This Traffic Stop Into an Unnecessarily Violent Encounter
Body Camera on Police Officer

Dec 1, 2016

If Cops Don’t Turn on Their Body Cameras, Courts Should Instruct Juries to Think Twice about Their Testimony

If Cops Don’t Turn on Their Body Cameras, Courts Should Instruct Juries to Think Twice about Their Testimony
Police Line Do Not Cross

Nov 1, 2016

Pennsylvania Is on the Verge of Enacting a Bill That Could Hide the Identities of Cops Who Use Excessive Force

Pennsylvania Is on the Verge of Enacting a Bill That Could Hide the Identities of Cops Who Use Excessive Force
Front of police car with lights at night

Sep 8, 2016

Darsean Kelley Knew His Rights. He Got Tased Anyway.

Darsean Kelley Knew His Rights. He Got Tased Anyway.
Baton Rouge Arrest

Jul 14, 2016

Congress: Enjoy Your Recess, But Here Are Six Police Reform Bills You Must Pass In September

Congress: Enjoy Your Recess, But Here Are Six Police Reform Bills You Must Pass In September