Misconduct of law enforcement personnel is in the headlines. It’s also a topic of conversation among New York residents who had negative interactions with the police. Some allege excessive force or police brutality during arrests. Besides that, do officers of the NYPD...

One way in which New York City is attempting to reduce police brutality is by modifying qualified immunity that has been available to police officers in the Big Apple for years. Qualified immunity is the legal doctrine that has often protected police officers from...

Most of us have witnessed movies portraying police brutality in places like New York. Many people are shocked to find out that similar actions of police brutality are actually happening in real life. If you find yourself being a witness of police brutality, here are...

New York is home to one of the nation's largest police departments, the NYPD. Understandably, a city this large needs a big team of police officers to keep it safe. With that said, it's an unfortunate fact that not every police officer follows their assigned rules....

Police in urban areas like New York City generally operate under one of three police models. Each model has its strengths and weaknesses. A report accepted by Mayor Bill de Blasio on December 18, 2020, outlines the key differences. Investigation focused This model...

Individuals in New York who suffer an injury after a police officer crosses the line may be able to secure compensation for themselves. This compensation might be available regardless of the original reason for contact between the police officer and the injured party....

Police brutality in New York and around the country has increasingly come into focus as more police departments are using body cameras. Recently, an officer with the Utica Police Department was suspended without pay after he allegedly used unauthorized force on a...

As a general rule, police officers have the same ability to defend themselves that any other citizen in New York or elsewhere does. However, there are limits as to when they can use force to protect themselves or to apprehend individuals suspected of committing a...

When George Floyd died while under arrest in Minneapolis, his death sent shock waves across the country. Once again, video showed an unarmed black man begging for his life while a police officer pinned down Floyd’s neck with his knee. Within days, large protests...

Personal injuries can occur anywhere at any time. One example is the recent injury suffered by a 75-year-old constitutional rights advocate in New York who is now in serious but stable condition in a local hospital. He was reportedly shoved to the ground on a concrete...