Citizen Rights

Roadblocks are a common sight on highways and city streets, often causing frustration for drivers. However, these checkpoints serve a critical purpose in maintaining...

Every year, thousands of individuals find themselves in high-speed pursuits with law enforcement. These situations are fraught with danger and confusion, often leaving people...

Every year, police chases result in hundreds of injuries and fatalities, with statistics showing that one person dies in a pursuit-related crash every day...

Police pursuits are a high-stakes, high-speed reality of law enforcement, with over 65,000 such chases occurring annually in the U.S. alone. These dramatic events...

Every year, thousands of individuals face severe legal consequences for attempting to evade law enforcement. The decision to flee from police officers can lead...

Every year, police officers in the United States use lethal force thousands of times. These incidents often spark intense debate and scrutiny, highlighting the...

Every year, thousands of police officers in the United States draw their firearms in the line of duty. However, the use of firearms by...

New York's police officers deploy batons nearly 1,000 times annually, making it one of the most frequently used forms of force. These incidents range...

Law enforcement agencies across the country are revising their policies following new guidelines that limit Taser use to 15 seconds per deployment. This change...

Pepper spray is a common tool in law enforcement, with the American Civil Liberties Union reporting over 60,000 documented uses by police in the...

Every year, thousands of people find themselves in situations where law enforcement implements crowd control measures. Whether it's a protest, a sporting event, or...

Disorderly conduct charges account for nearly 15% of all arrests in the United States, making it one of the most common reasons for police...

With the stroke of a pen, a new law has significantly expanded police powers, authorizing arrests for over 500 types of insults. This sweeping...

Police officers, like all citizens, enjoy free speech protections under the First Amendment. However, these rights are not absolute, especially when they conflict with...

New York lawmakers have proposed a controversial bill that could send individuals to jail for up to five years for insulting police officers. The...

Every year, law enforcement officers across the United States encounter thousands of incidents involving verbal obstruction. These encounters, often underreported, can escalate quickly and...

Resisting arrest is a serious offense that can lead to severe legal repercussions. According to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting Program, law enforcement agencies...

Every year, thousands of individuals find themselves in confrontations with law enforcement, often leading to arrests. The question of whether one can physically resist...

Every year, thousands of individuals face charges for resisting police arrest, a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties. The consequences of such...

Every year, thousands of people face charges related to obstruction of police, a serious offense that can lead to severe penalties. This crime involves...

Failure to comply with police instructions is a serious offense that can lead to significant legal consequences. In the United States alone, thousands of...

Every year, thousands of individuals face legal consequences for disobeying police orders, a situation that can escalate quickly and have serious repercussions. Law enforcement...

Over 15,000 move-on orders were issued by police last year alone, a number that has been steadily rising. A significant shift in public rights...

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Under specific circumstances, law enforcement officers possess the authority to instruct individuals to vacate areas as small as 100 square meters. This power, often...

Police officers across the United States are granted significant authority to maintain public order, including the power to disperse gatherings. This authority, known as...

Every day, thousands of interactions occur between police officers and civilians across the country. In many of these encounters, the question of whether officers...

Across the United States, 37 states have enacted stop and identify laws, also known as stop and identify statutes. These laws grant law enforcement...

Cameras are everywhere. From shopping malls to city streets, closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems have become a ubiquitous part of modern life. With over 770...

Over 30 million CCTV cameras operate across the United States, capturing countless moments of daily life. These cameras, often privately owned, have become an...

Cameras have become the silent sentinels of modern law enforcement, with estimates suggesting there are now over 770 million CCTV cameras worldwide. These ever-watchful...

Drones have become an integral part of modern surveillance, with estimates suggesting over 1.3 million commercial drones in operation across the United States alone....

Police departments in 15 U.S. cities have begun deploying drones for surveillance, marking a significant shift in law enforcement tactics. This technology, once relegated...

Facial recognition technology is increasingly prevalent, with estimates suggesting that over half of adults in the United States are already in one or more...

Over 11,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States have access to facial recognition technology, a tool that has become increasingly contentious in 2023....

More than 3,000 surveillance warrants are approved by U.S. courts each year, granting law enforcement sweeping powers to monitor individuals suspected of criminal activity....

Every year, citizens worldwide submit millions of requests to access government information. This surge highlights a fundamental principle: the citizen right to information. It's...

Over the past five years, more than 1,100 people have died in police custody in the United States. The lack of accountability in these...

Nearly a quarter of public records requests to police departments across the country are denied each year. This staggering statistic raises critical questions about...

Over 18,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States currently use body-worn cameras, a number that continues to grow. These devices capture crucial footage...

Every year, millions of individuals find themselves in need of a police incident report, whether for insurance claims, legal proceedings, or personal records. These...

Over 800,000 requests for information were made to UK public authorities last year alone. At the heart of this transparency lies the Freedom of...

Over 300,000 police records will soon be accessible to the public, following the passage of a groundbreaking new law. This legislation marks a significant...

Police forces across the country retain personal data for extended periods, with some records kept for up to six years. This practice, known as...

Every 25 hours, a police officer in the United States fatally shoots someone. With the growing use of body-worn cameras, capturing these critical moments,...

When a police officer collects your personal data, they aren't the only ones who can access it. In fact, that information can be shared...

Every year, millions of tourists find themselves in unexpected encounters with law enforcement while traveling abroad. These situations can be stressful and confusing, but...

In the United States, non-citizens can be detained by police for up to 48 hours without formal charges under certain circumstances. This practice, though...

Nearly 45 million people living in the United States are not citizens, yet they possess significant legal protections and entitlements. These individuals, whether they...

New York police officers can no longer inquire about a person's immigration status without reasonable cause. This policy shift, effective immediately, aims to protect...