New Town, New Badge, Old Secrets
A national database is needed to track police officers’ records of misconduct, which would help prevent “wandering officers” from being rehired in other jurisdictions and help protect the public.
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 300: Mac Muir Discusses Policing, Oversight, and the Fight for Reform
Mac Muir, former senior investigator with New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board and author of Cop Cop, discussed the systemic failures of American policing and proposed six reforms to reduce harm and rebuild public trust.
Mac Muir Exposes ‘Everyday Injustice’ In American Policing System
Former police investigator and author Mac Muir argues that the American policing system is designed to produce “everyday injustice,” not isolated acts of brutality, and proposes several reforms to address the systemic issues.
St. Louis Community Outraged as State Takes Control of Police Department
ST. LOUIS, MO — Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 495, which, according to Bolts Magazine,…
Letter: Joint Letter to AG Bonta Says Prosecution of Teran Undermines Police Accountability Efforts
Special to the Vanguard On Thursday, 36 victims of police violence, police accountability experts and former prosecutors…
How Police Have Undermined the Promise of Body Cameras
by Eric Umansky, with additional reporting by Umar Farooq ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign…
Monday Morning Thoughts: Council Needs a Stronger Statement on Tyre Nichols
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – In a lot of ways, the murder of…
Letter: Keep MOU in Place to Ensure Independent Investigations of Police Misconduct in SF
To: San Francisco Police Commission, President Malia Cohen, Vice President Cindy Elias, Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone, Commissioner Larry…
Police Watchdog Calls for Full Access to Body Cam Footage – NYPD Says No.
by Eric Umansky This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom….
Davis Police Audit Finds Use of Force by DPD to Be ‘Well Below State Average’
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – The City of Davis announced on Monday that…
Commentary: We Have Made Progress on Policing Locally, But We Need To Continue To Move in the Direction of Reform
By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor Davis, CA – From a jail in Birmingham, Dr. Martin Luther…
Everyday Injustice Podcast Episode 124: LA Sheriff’s Candidate Eric Strong
Incumbent Alex Villanueva has become one of the most polarizing sheriff figures in the country. Now Eric…
Fair and Just Prosecution Brief Describes Impact of Civilian Oversight in Modern Times
By Beth Miller and Eric Grammatico NEW YORK, NY – In the wake of the recent protests…
A Police Shooting of An Unarmed Man Triggers a Conflict with Proud Boys at a Modesto City Council Meeting
By David M. Greenwald Modesto, CA – A few dozen members of the Proud Boys, a far-right…
Commentary: School Board’s Truncating Public Comment Looks Even Worse Now
By David M. Greenwald Davis, CA – On Tuesday night the Davis City Council listened to about…
‘Dignity and Power Now’ Condemns LA County Sheriff’s Dept for Enabling Existence of ‘Sheriff Deputy Gangs’
By Macy Lu LOS ANGELES – Grassroots nonprofit Dignity and Power Now (DPN) has released a statement…
SF Public Defender Makes Public ‘CopWatch SF’ Database of Misconduct of SF Police and Sheriff Deputies
SAN FRANCISCO – Hundreds of public records about wrongdoings by law enforcement officers are now being made…
Governor Signs Three Police Reform Bills, Pledging ‘We’re Just Getting Started’
By Dylan Ferguson SACRAMENTO – Following the tragic death of George Floyd and other Black Americans this…
Guest Commentary: Communities Need and Deserve a Reset of Policing and the Justice System
Under the guise of restoring public confidence in law enforcement, President Trump’s secretive and regressive Commission on…
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachel Rollins Announces Use of Bad Cop Tracking Database
By Cailin Garcia BOSTON, MA – District Attorney Rachel Rollins has announced that Suffolk County will…