Civil Rights

Law enforcement officials are supposed to serve their communities and respect the rights of individuals. Unfortunately, sometimes police commit misconduct that results in serious harm and rights violations. If you had a police encounter that involved violence or...

Media reports of police misconduct are increasing as witnesses capture incidents involving outrageous violence on their mobile devices. However, problematic behavior among law enforcement officers can also occur in less dramatic ways that are also damaging. You can...

Law enforcement carries equipment to help them perform their tasks. This includes their vehicle, detainment tools and their firearm. Each piece of equipment comes with certain policies that help frame when the use of this gear is appropriate. Improper use of either...

When you think of the ideal police force, you may think of one that serves, protects and never uses excessive force on civilians. Unfortunately, excessive force remains a controversial topic, with many officers violating a person's constitutional rights. How can you...

In the middle of 2021, a Minnesota judge sentenced officer Derek Chauvin to more than 22 years behind bars for his part in George Floyd's death. Later, Chauvin accepted a guilty plea in federal court. As part of the guilty plea, Chauvin admitted he violated Floyd's...

A 2017 lawsuit against the city of Chicago resulted in a consent decree that requires police departments to reform their use of force, supervision, discipline, recruiting and training. The Chicago police say they are making progress on reform efforts; however, the...

Chicago police may arrest an individual with probable cause or when they have reason to believe that he or she carried out an unlawful act. As reported by ABC 7 Eyewitness News, pursuit of a suspect cannot begin without probable cause that an arrest is necessary. If...