Police Use Of Force

Guides And Explainers

In what became a widely reported incident, a police officer shot an Australian reporter during a confrontation in the United States. The reporter, working for an Australian news...

Celebrity Profiles

The phrase "Cincinnati Man" typically refers to an individual whose encounter with law enforcement in Cincinnati, Ohio, gained local and national attention. This person is not a...

criminal-justice

An officer caught on camera in a real-life horror movie scenario typically refers to a specific, widely circulated video where a law enforcement officer appears within a genuine...

Safety & Civics

A choke restricts blood flow to the brain and can also impair breathing. Loss of consciousness can occur in seconds. Risks include concussion, cervical spine injury, stroke, and...

criminal-justice

A law enforcement officer shot Renee Good during an encounter that culminated in a medical determination of internal bleeding. This verified explainer clarifies what internal bl...

law-enforcement

In mid-2024, a Powerball winner kicked a police officer during a confrontation that drew national attention. This verified explainer outlines what led to the incident, the legal...

criminal-justice

Incidents in which a police punch woman have drawn sustained public attention because they sit at the intersection of policing policy, gender dynamics, and civil rights. An offi...

Guides And Explainers

On May 25, 2020, in Minneapolis, George Floyd was detained by police during an arrest where Officer Derek Chauvin pressed a knee on Floyd’s neck for several minutes. Prior to...

Safety & Civics

Police use of force, including incidents where a person is shot by an officer, raises legal, procedural, and community questions that persist across jurisdictions. In Minnesota,...