California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation that might strip the badges of police officers who act criminally or with bias. It was one of several … [Read more...]
Study: Black children often brutalized by cops
Numerous children under age 16 have been treated brutally by law enforcement officers, a recent study concludes. More than half of those in the study … [Read more...]
‘Brady List’ rarely used to combat police misconduct
A 1963 Supreme Court ruling (Brady V. Maryland) requires prosecuting attorneys to turn over all exculpatory evidence to defense attorneys, including … [Read more...]
Judge orders CA prison guards to wear cameras
A federal judge responding to prisoner abuse claims has ordered corrections officers at California’s Richard J. Donovan prison in San Diego to wear … [Read more...]
Student, teachers demand police out of LA schools
A group of students and teachers staged a protest at the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce, demanding more funding and removal of police in Los Angeles … [Read more...]
SB 1421 gives public access to police misconduct records
The public now has access to police misconduct records, thanks to a new law. This legislation grants access to the public of all investigations in … [Read more...]