Courts & Law
Supreme Court will not reexamine doctrine that shields police in misconduct suits
In an unsigned order, the court declined to cases seeking reexamination of the doctrine of "qualified immunity."
4 years ago
New Jersey to ID officers with disciplinary violations
The state's top law enforcement official said in a statement that the order would apply going forward to all state, county and local law enforcement agencies.
4 years ago
Kim Stringer went to jail in April. Her parents haven't heard from her since.
4 years ago
Supreme Court rules LGBTQ workers protected from job discrimination
The court decided that a key provision of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 that bars job discrimination because of sex encompasses bias against LGBTQ workers.
4 years ago
Atlanta police shooting ruled a homicide; anti-racism protesters continue to rally
Action by city officials, including the resignation of chief Erika Shields and the termination of officer Rolfe, did little to quell the public outcry.
4 years ago
What federal police reform could include — and what the sticking points may be
After nearly three weeks of protests, several police departments have already moved to make reforms. But sweeping national change remains questionable.
4 years ago
Rethinking police: How Camden, N.J., reimagined its force
For the poor city across the river from Philadelphia, it was seven years ago when civic leaders disbanded the city police department and started anew.
4 years ago
Police investigate hanging death of Black man; 2nd in 2 weeks
Robert Fuller's death has brought to light the death of another Black man found hanging from a tree on May 31 in Victorville, a desert city 45 miles east of Palmdale.
4 years ago
Protesters call attention to deaths of Rayshard Brooks, Robert Fuller
Anti-racism protesters are calling attention to the deaths of two more Black men, one who was found hanging from a tree and another who was fatally shot by police.
4 years ago
Atlanta police chief resigns, officer fired after police fatally shoot Rayshard Brooks
The move announced by police early Sunday comes on the heels of the resignation of Atlanta's police chief following Brooks' killing.
4 years ago
Floyd’s death hastens shift in police pop culture portrayals
Protests have already changed television. “Cops,” which for 33 seasons allowed viewers to sympathize and identify with real police, was dropped this week.
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Police ‘woefully undertrained’ on using force, experts say
Its two-year study of three large U.S. police academies says skills like using a baton or taking down an aggressive offender deteriorate dramatically within two weeks.
4 years ago
The Department of Corrections has defended its response, saying it was a cautious approach that included all relevant parties to represent the public interest.
4 years ago
Protection from abuse orders drop 40% in Philly during pandemic, compounding domestic violence fears
Help hotline calls are up — and are often rushed and secretive.
4 years ago
Movement for police-free schools reaches Philadelphia
Advocates say there should be less security and more support personnel in schools, as Kevin Bethel works to revamp and retrain officers.
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