Lawsuits accuse Baton Rouge police of beating and strip-searching detainees at an unmarked warehouse dubbed the “Brave Cave,” prompting an FBI investigation.
— Read on www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/09/20/baton-rouge-police-brave-cave-lawsuits/
Tag: Police Misconduct
The Lawfare Podcast: A ‘New Era in Police Reform?’ with Christy Lopez | Lawfare
Christy Lopez’s description on the DOJ Consent Decree process and the handling and benefits of DOJ investigations of police departments. The link to the podcast is at the middle of the webpage.
— Read on www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-lawfare-podcast-a-new-era-in-police-reform-with-christy-lopez
Chicago Police Department Independent Monitor
Access the website and reports here:
Chicago’s consent decree woes offer a warning as Minneapolis police face federal oversight
As Minneapolis prepares to negotiate a federal consent decree that would install an independent monitor of its embattled police force, potential pitfalls can be sidestepped if officials are mindful.
— Read on www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chicagos-consent-decree-woes-offer-warning-minneapolis-police-face-fed-rcna90186
Enforcement of Chicago PDs Rule Against False Reports-Rule 14
See the report here:
Rules and Regulations of the Chicago PD can be accessed here
Louisville releases new information about alleged police misconduct in DOJ report
Louisville Metro has released additional information about the more than 60 incidents of alleged police misconduct highlighted in the U.S. Department of Justice’s scathing report, including incident reports and identifying information.
— Read on www.lpm.org/news/2023-05-26/louisville-releases-new-information-about-alleged-police-misconduct-in-doj-report
Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts framed dozens. Hear their stories.
Former Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts and his team framed people for crimes they didn’t commit. Now victims want them held accountable.
— Read on www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2023/02/05/chicago-police-ronald-watts-exoneration-cases/10470598002/
The Killing of Tyre Nichols Reaffirms the Urgent Need for Police Accountability | Cato at Liberty Blog
A path to accountability through civil liability.
The Killing of Tyre Nichols Reaffirms the Urgent Need for Police Accountability | Cato at Liberty Blog
— Read on www.cato.org/blog/killing-tyre-nichols-reaffirms-urgent-need-police-accountability
TASK FORCE REPORT: THE POLICE | Office of Justice Programs
The president’s commission on law-enforcement and administration of justice 
TASK FORCE REPORT: THE POLICE | Office of Justice Programs
— Read on www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/task-force-report-police
See a .PDF of the report here
The Misuse of Police Authority in Chicago – A Report
The Misuse of Police Authority in Chicago, a Report and Recommendations based on hearings before the Blue Ribbon Panel convened by the Honorable Ralph H. Metcalfe – Police Accountability Task Force, Chicago, Illinois
— Read on chicagopatf.org/2016/01/04/the-misuse-of-police-authority-in-chicago-a-report-and-recommendations-based-on-hearings-before-the-blue-ribbon-panel-convened-by-the-honorable-ralph-h-metcalfe/
Future of Policing 