James Craven

The “clearly established law” standard serves no meaningful purpose in educating officers about the appropriate use of force.

The New York City Council passed landmark legislation last week that will allow citizens to sue police for violations of their Fourth Amendment rights. The NYPD is the largest municipal police force in the United States, underscoring the wide reach of the landmark legislation.

An attorney recounts how her client, the victim of a shooting, had his smartphone taken while he was unconscious in the hospital. An activist describes how his smartphone “vanished” during the Occupy Wall Street protests. The perpetrator in these cases? The New York City Police Department.

Tony begged for his life until he could no longer speak. But a federal district judge says police aren’t liable.

American police are facing a crisis of confidence. A look at practices abroad suggests a forthright solution: ingrain integrity into every investigation.