Should Police Respond Differently to Suspects With Down Syndrome?
In January, Robert Ethan Saylor–a 26-year-old Maryland man with Down syndrome–was killed at a movie theatre after an altercation with three law enforcement officers.
Prosecutors Say Cop Cut Off Woman’s Clothes to ‘Punish, Humiliate’
An Ottawa police sergeant has pleaded not guilty to a count of sexual assault stemming from an incident which took place four years ago. Sgt. Steven Desjourdy is accused of cutting off an arrested woman’s shirt and bra, and leaving her in a cell, with pants soiled, for three hours.
Fullerton Cop Implicated in Kelly Thomas Killing no Longer on Police Force
One of the two on-duty Fullerton police officers slated to stand trial for the killing of homeless schizophrenic Kelly Thomas has been officially kicked off the police force.
No Indictment for Life Alert Raid Cops
A 23-person grand jury in White Plains, NY, voted against an indictment in the Kenneth Chamberlain case, after hearing testimony from 42 people, The Daily Pelham reported. Chamberlain, 68, was fatally shot by police in his home on November 19 after triggering his Life Alert pendant. The incident was recorded by Chamberlain’s Life Alert talk [...]
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