Tag: law enforcement transparency
2024 Reforms Aim to Strengthen Police Accountability Nationwide
Over the past decade, public trust in law enforcement has reached historic lows, with only 48% of Americans expressing confidence in their local police,...
Polls Show 60% Public Distrust in Police Accountability Measures
Recent polls reveal a staggering 60% of the public distrusts police accountability measures, signaling a deepening rift between law enforcement and the communities they...
5 Key Elements Shaping Police Accountability Culture Today
Public trust in law enforcement has reached a critical juncture, with only 48% of Americans expressing confidence in their local police, according to a...
Survey Reveals 7 Key Expectations Americans Have of Police
Americans overwhelmingly agree that police officers play a crucial role in maintaining public safety and order. A recent survey reveals that citizens have clear...
2018 Study Reveals Only 35 Police Officers Convicted for Lying
In 2018, a comprehensive study sent shockwaves through the justice system, revealing that only 35 police officers were convicted for lying on duty in...
Court Rules Police Must Disclose Evidence Within 72 Hours
In a landmark decision, a federal court has ruled that law enforcement agencies must disclose evidence to defendants within 72 hours of arrest. This...
2024 Reforms Aim to Standardize Bodycam Policies Nationwide
Over 90% of law enforcement agencies in the United States currently use body-worn cameras, yet policies governing their use remain inconsistent across jurisdictions. This...
Civilian Oversight: 5 Key Ways It Holds Police Accountable
Public trust in law enforcement has reached a critical juncture, with only 48% of Americans expressing confidence in their local police according to a...
Independent Police Review Boards: 5 Key Facts
Over the past decade, public trust in law enforcement has reached historic lows, with only 48% of Americans expressing confidence in their local police,...
New Law Mandates Police Release Bodycam Footage Within 30 Days
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...
Understanding the 5-Step Process for Obtaining Bodycam Footage
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...
Police Departments Vary on Requiring Badge Number Displays
Across the United States, policies on police badge number displays vary significantly. Some departments mandate that officers wear their badge numbers at all times,...
New York Police Department Adopts Strict Body Camera Policy for All Officers
As of January 2023, the New York Police Department (NYPD) has implemented a mandatory body camera policy for all uniformed officers. This move places...