Tuesday night the Center for Intercultural Organizing hosted an event called Know Your Rights, which was billed as a workshop about what to do if contacted by police while in my car, on the street or ...

PROVIDENCE − In the days leading up to the Senate's approval Thursday − for the second year in a row − of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio's bill on the handling of police misconduct allegations ...

A third civil rights lawsuit has been filed against the City of Antioch and its police department on behalf of seven people alleging they were victims of police misconduct, including being shot, ...

Being stopped by law enforcement can be an unnerving experience for anyone. The surge of adrenaline and anxiety can make it difficult to think clearly and remember your rights. While it's always ...

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When interacting with law enforcement, knowing your rights can make a critical difference in how a situation unfolds. To prioritize safety and justice, one of the most important distinctions to ...

Days before the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder in Minneapolis, the Trump administration said that it would abandon efforts to reduce police violence there and in several other cities. By Jacey ...

The Memphis Police Department routinely engages in policing that violates Memphians' civil rights, the U.S. Department of Justice said in a newly released report. The report comes after a 16-monthlong ...

The Phoenix Police Department regularly violates the constitutional rights of its most vulnerable residents, including minors, homeless people, racial minorities, and those experiencing mental health ...

IS THE Prince George's County Police Department on automatic pilot -- or are constantly announced "reforms" really underway? Police Chief John S. Farrell periodically reports that clampdowns on police ...