New York police officers interact with residents and visitors every day. Members of the NYPD have a duty to fight crime, enforce the law and protect the lives and property of citizens. They also have considerable power to use force or restrict the freedom of...
Anyone who runs into trouble with the law likely wishes to receive fair treatment from the police. While most New York law enforcement officers follow the rules, some do not. Such instances could be far more than unprofessional behavior, as the officers may outright...
High-profile cases of police abuse, in New York and across the US, in the last decade have put the spotlight on police conduct. Along with that conversation has come how to hold law enforcement accountable for their wrongful actions. Unfortunately, that is easier said...
In New York, police misconduct is an act of intentional, recklessness or negligence that breaches law enforcement's responsibility to protect and respect the public. Besides physical conduct, police misconduct can entail harassment, humiliation, false confinement and...
Recently, a Minnesota police officer made national headlines when she gunned down a man. When explaining the officer's actions, the chief of police claimed she had mistaken her service weapon for a less-lethal stun gun. Even though there are plenty of stories about...
Interactions with the police may result in arrest. Regrettably, some defendants find themselves in a New York criminal court due to police misconduct. Although the accused have rights, those rights may end up violated when false evidence and perjury impact the...
If you frequently visit or reside in New York, you may benefit from learning more about malicious prosecution, police conduct, and protecting your civil rights. Malicious prosecution occurs when a lawsuit is filed for an improper purpose, without probable cause or...
In recent years, judges, politicians and ordinary citizens have held police officers accountable for misconduct based on video recordings. While much of this footage comes from passersby, other footage officers record with their own body cameras. If someone you love...
It seems there is a new story every week about law enforcement having run-ins with individuals and drawing their guns. These stories often result in a shooting death. Some recent cases have brought about outrage due to the senseless nature of the situation. It also...
Police misconduct and brutality are grim encounters where the law oversteps its authority, but the problem might go deeper. Efforts to reduce these encounters or reform police culture represent a constant battle between communities and their law enforcement. According...