24 Sep Louisiana State Trooper Indicted for On-Duty Assault
A Louisiana State Police Trooper was indicted for using excessive force against a Black motorist, a charge he faces in other cases, too.
Excessive Force Tag
03 May Maryland Repeals Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, A First
In April, lawmakers in Maryland voted to repeal the state's Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights, along with enacting several other police reforms. The move comes at a time when many states are moving in opposite directions on police and justice reform.
16 Apr Chauvin’s Choice of Force Versus Police Use of Force Training
The video of Floyd’s death shows him losing consciousness and posing no threat to officers. The Chauvin trial brings into question the training capabilities of police departments and the choices officers make outside of their training.
02 Apr Did The Supreme Court Just Redefine What Constitutes a Seizure?
The Supreme Court ruled 5-3 to vacate United States Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit's judgment in Torres v. Madrid. The ruling does not issue a final judgement on the original case. However, it could have major implications for the Fourth Amendment.