Trone Dowd
Why Did the NYPD Film People Leaving a Drake Concert?
“Something tells me they don’t do that after Billy Joel shows at Madison Square Garden.”
A Black Teacher Died After Being Tased 4 Times. Ex-Cops Say It Didn’t Need to Happen.
An LAPD officer deployed his taser at least six times, four of which hit Keenan Anderson right up against his body, over the course of 33 seconds.
LAPD Finally Decides Cops Shouldn’t Be Driving Around Totally Wasted
LAPD won’t say why it just limited cops’ off-duty drinking, but we have a few ideas.
White Sheriff Who Called Colleagues ‘Black Bastards’ Resigns—Again
It’s the second time Jody Greene has resigned to avoid being removed from office.
NYPD Cop Caught on Video Repeatedly Punching Black Teen Girl in the Head
The officer was suspended without pay after the video went viral.
Police Killed a Record Number of People Last Year
1,176 people were killed in encounters with police last year, a third of them during a traffic stop, mental health and welfare check, or non-violent offense.
Maryland Lawmakers Want to Stop Criminal Cops From Getting Their Pensions
“We need to send the message that if you’re a law enforcement officer and you commit crimes when you are on duty, your pension will be at risk.”
Texas Cop Who Gave Homeless Man Shit Sandwich Gets Fired Again
A former San Antonio cop gave a homeless man a sandwich filled with dog feces. Then, he smeared brown pudding in the women’s bathroom.
Cop Who Died While Investigating LAPD Officers ‘Smacks of a Cover Up,’ Lawyer Says
LAPD Officer Houston Tipping died after he was supposedly dropped on his head by a fellow cop during a training exercise. His family isn’t convinced.
Brittney Griner Is Free
WNBA star Brittney Griner, who had been sentenced to nine years in a Russian penal colony in August, has been released to the United States.
Law That Allows Cops to Remain Anonymous After Shootings Is Finally Being Challenged
At least 12 states have a version of “Marsy’s Law,” which can protect police officers from public scrutiny. Florida’s Supreme Court is hearing a case.
Black Grandma’s Home Raided by SWAT Based On Faulty ‘Find My iPhone’ Screenshot
The Colorado home of Ruby Johnson, 77, was raided by a SWAT team based on "Find My iPhone." The stolen goods they were looking for weren’t there.