Policing experts said that despite the proliferation of body cameras and viral videos of police brutality, it’s not uncommon for some officers to lie.
Author: N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY
Philadelphia police said a man with a knife lunged at officers. New video contradicts that story
A lawyer for Eddie Irizarry’s family released video of Philadelphia police fatally shooting the 27-year-old after police walked back their initial story.
Firefighters in Hawaii fought to save homes while their own houses burned to the ground
Many emergency workers in Hawaii rushed to save others as their own homes burned to the ground during deadly fires in recent days.
‘No time to grieve’: Maui death count could skyrocket, leaving many survivors traumatized
As officials continue to find new bodies in Maui, mental health professionals are preparing to meet the longer-term needs of wildfire survivors.
‘It’s heartbreaking’: Without food and fuel, Maui locals lean on neighbors to survive
Maui locals say government communication has been slow, so people are leaning on one another for food and other necessities after deadly fires.
‘Apocalyptic’: People scramble for safety as Hawaii wildfires rage; at least 36 dead in Maui: Updates
Wind-whipped wildfires in Hawaii forced hundreds of evacuations, overwhelmed hospitals in Maui and even sent some residents fleeing into the ocean.
Former Minneapolis officer sentenced to nearly 5 years for role in George Floyd’s killing
Tou Thao, who kept bystanders away during the deadly arrest of George Floyd, was the last of four former officers to be sentenced in state court.
With marijuana legalized in more states, many canine cops are headed for retirement
As recreational marijuana becomes legal in states including Minnesota, Maryland and Missouri more drug-detecting police dogs are headed for retirement.
George Floyd protesters sued NYPD over brutal tactics. A settlement awards them each $10K.
About 1,380 people who were were arrested or subjected to the use of force by police during 2020 protests are set to receive nearly $10,000 each.
Edward Caban, a 32-year NYPD veteran, becomes department’s first Latino commissioner
Edward Caban served as acting commissioner of the NYPD after Keechant Sewell, the first woman to lead the department, stepped down.