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- Internal Investigation Clears Hurst Officers Following Controversial Arrest of North Texas Woman During Traffic Stop
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Crime
The Hurst Police Department has released body camera footage from a January traffic stop involving Taneisha Thompson, who alleges she was subjected to excessive force. While Thomps...
- National Study Links Prior Misconduct to Future Police Abuse and Urges Strict Federal Hiring Standards
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
A comprehensive analysis published in the Journal of Applied Psychology reveals that 20% of police officers commit professional misconduct within five years of hire. The research i...
- Investigative Report Reveals Hundreds Of Dismissed Officers Rehired Across North Carolina Law Enforcement Agencies
Published: Mar 23, 2026
Section: US & Canada
A three part investigative series by Carolina Public Press has identified nearly 700 "wandering officers" currently active in North Carolina despite being fired from previous depar...
- Federal Judge Grants Qualified Immunity to Officers in January 6 Excessive Force Suit Filed by Victoria White
Published: Mar 14, 2026
Section: Crime
U.S. District Judge Carl J. Nichols has dismissed a lawsuit brought by January 6 defendant Victoria White against two Metropolitan Police Department officers. The court ruled that...
- Family of Knott County Man Killed in 2024 Files Excessive Force Lawsuit Against Officers
Published: Mar 12, 2026
Section: Crime
The family of Travis Pratt, a 25-year-old man fatally shot by law enforcement in September 2024, has filed a federal lawsuit alleging unreasonable seizure and excessive force. The...