New York City’s ClaimStat seeks to prevent lawsuits by giving budget officials a voice in police oversight. The post A fiscal lens on police accountability appeared first on The Chicago Repo...
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The officer who shot Quintonio LeGrier is suing the victim’s family for $10 million in damages, citing emotional trauma. The post Chicago cop’s lawsuit against estate of slain teen might be...
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Taser International, a leading law enforcement technology company, could benefit from efforts in Chicago and other cities to increase the use of Tasers, billed as a non-lethal weapon. In response...
Some aldermen say they want to change provisions in the Fraternal Order of Police contract that makes it possible for officers like Jason Van Dyke, who shot a 17-year-old teenager 16 times, to re...
But not all activists are in favor of airing the footage. The post Judge’s decision could lead to release of more police shooting videos appeared first on The Chicago Reporter .