In 2020, the killing of George Floyd raised awareness of police brutality against people of different races. The uproar from citizens across America and the rest of the world forced the government to address the issue much faster and in a more sensible way. However,...
Police misconduct is a leading cause of wrongful convictions in New York and across the country, according to a 2020 study. The research was conducted by the National Registry of Exonerations, a project that collects data on wrongful convictions to prevent future...
Police brutality is a problem that has been around for many years. However, it seems to be evolving as time goes on. There have been several high-profile police killings in the past few years, but many more that have not been reported. How do police killings occur?...
Police misconduct and brutality is a common problem in New York. Sadly, it’s often directed at people of color, who are not treated the same way as those who are white. Here is how to understand the psychology behind the matter. How police brutality impacts Black...
Getting pulled over by the police in New York is a stressful time for anyone. Unfortunately, this stressful situation is often worse for disabled individuals. In some cases, law enforcement can misread someone's disability as criminal behavior. Disabled people could...
Since the death of George Floyd more than two years ago and the subsequent arrest and conviction of the police officers responsible for the incident, the New York state legislature has enacted several bills that protect the civil rights of those arrested in the state....
Police bear a commitment to serve and protect. Nonetheless, some of them violate our rights. When law enforcement brutality occurs, Americans suffer at the hands of government officials. We must stop this injustice. One method of fighting back against police...
The excessive and lethal use of force by law enforcement has been a concern for many decades. However, the mainstream conversations about this topic sometimes fail to capture the severity of the problem. Many studies and data paint a worrying picture about police use...
The police investigate reported crimes, and investigations often involve questioning and interrogations. They may perform a search of someone’s person and property. In some scenarios, they may collaborate with informants to gain critical information and evidence...
Incidents of excessive brutality by police officers continue to be reported in New York and across the country. If you have been a victim of this type of action, you may be wondering what to do next. Incidents of brutality continue to be reported Police brutality has...