24 Feb Police And Social Media: An Interesting Combo, To Say The Least Posted at 12:00h in Governmental Accountability, Police Share Police are posting on social media, even in their uniforms and when on duty, now more than ever. But is it a good thing? Read More
25 Jan SCOTUS Poised to End § 1983 Claims for Miranda Rights Violations Posted at 08:00h in Governmental Accountability, Police, Right to Counsel Share SCOTUS appears ready to end Section 1983 claims against police officers for Miranda violations. But who wins with that decision? Read More
11 Aug Justice Reformers Split on Effects of Police Budget Posted at 09:00h in Ending Mass Incarceration, Governmental Accountability, Police Share Even among progressives, the debate over police department budgets shows gaps in approaches to local and federal police reform. Read More
06 Aug Nassau County Bill Lets Police Sue Police-Brutality Protestors Posted at 09:00h in Governmental Accountability, Police Share Nassau County passed a bill earlier this month that punishes protestors who “harass” police. Critics worry it thwarts First Amendment rights. Read More
29 Jul Another Step Forward in Prohibiting Acquitted Conduct at Sentencing Posted at 09:00h in Fairness in Sentencing, Judges, Police, Prosecutors Share The Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021, a bipartisan criminal justice reform bill will prohibit the use of acquitted conduct sentencing practice by various federal judges. Read More
27 Jul Use-Of-Force and Duty-To-intervene still leave room for excessive force Posted at 09:00h in Governmental Accountability, Police Share The use-of-force and duty-to-intervene standards in policing leave room for excessive force. They also may be targeting certain groups. Read More