Attorney Argues Man Did Not Present an Imminent Threat to the Officers in Sacramento Sheriff’s Suit
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Sacramento, CA – A naked, bleeding, man—Christopher Gilmore—in the throes of…
Civil Rights Law Firm Spearheads Federal Lawsuit for Surviving Family of Autistic, African American Teen Killed by San Bernardino Deputies
By Samia Gazi and Helen Shamamyan BEVERLY HILLS, CA – DeWitt Lacy, a partner at Law Offices…
Accused Spends 340 Days in Jail before Jury Acquits Him – SF Public Defenders Charge Police ‘Misrepresented’ Facts
By The Vanguard Staff SAN FRANCISCO, CA – An accused who had to spend nearly a year…
Guest Commentary: Changing the Mental Health Emergency Response System
We’re suing to ensure people in crisis receive the care they need and deserve, rather than face…
COURT WATCH: Mental State and ‘Specific Intent’ Core Issues Raised in Closing Arguments during Trial of Unhoused Man with Schizoaffective Disorder
By Nico Ludwig-Stock WOODLAND, CA – In closing arguments during a jury trial Wednesday in Yolo County…
ACLU and Bread for the City File Suit against D.C. Government to Provide Mental Health Support during Mental Health 911 Emergency Calls
By Claire Hsu WASHINGTON, DC – The DC American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and a non-profit advocacy group,…
Husband/Father of 3 Shot and Killed by Culver City Police Leads to Community Vigil against Police Violence
By Cheyenne Galloway CULVER CITY, CA – A community rallied together under the guidance of the Guillermo…
Sunday Commentary: We Have a Big Problem with No Clear Answer
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA -This week, the city council approved a statement against…
Guest Commentary: It Is Still Happening
by Francesca Wright I still have not watched the last videos of Tyre. Reading the description has…
Guest Commentary: What’s Ahead in the Fight for Justice and True Public Safety
By Nicholas Turner and Erica Bryant In 2023, the window of opportunity for true justice is open….
AG and Assemblymember Join Family and Supporters of Angelo Quinto on One-Year Anniversary of Death
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Antioch, CA – It was a year ago December 23 that…
My View: New Data Sheds Additional Light on Police Killing and Use Force, Especially Racial Disparities in Them
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor PPIC this week released a key study of Police Use of…
Commentary: Broad Community Support for Change – But I Still Want More
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – What did the actions by the council mean…
DA Boudin Discusses the Mental Health Crisis Facing the Criminal Legal System
(Editor’s Note: The following were opening remarks by San Francisco DA Chesa Boudin at Manny’s in San…
Council Hears a Staff Presentation on Crisis Now Policing Model
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – Crisis Now is a dynamic model that would allow the…
Mental Health Call to Police Turns into Fatal Shooting, Wife Files Suit against Redwood City Police
By David M. Greenwald Redwood City, CA – In the midst of a national discussion over policing,…
Sunday Commentary: The Urgency of Optimizing Police Responses
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – As a society we have asked our police force to…
Guest Commentary: Mental Health Crisis Leads to Shooting Death of 88-Year-Old Robert Coleman by WS Police
by Maria Grijalva The West Sacramento police have released a video compilation of body cameras worn by…
Guest Commentary: Daniel Prude Was Experiencing a Mental Health Crisis, His Brother Called the Police, Now He’s Dead
By Sabah Muhammad Daniel Prude’s family needed help. Prude was experiencing a mental health crisis, so his…
Guest Commentary: SF’s Mental Health Crisis: Where There’s a Will, Preventative, Community-based Treatment Is the Way
by Danielle Harris – Our mental health crisis is not a tragedy waiting to happen, as some…
