Walnut Creek Settles With Family of Man Killed by Police
The City of Walnut Creek has settled a lawsuit with the family of a Black man who was slain by police in 2019. The family of 23-year-old Miles Hall will receive $4 million.
LAPD Officer Says “Swat Mafia” Creating Culture of Violence and Brutality
A SWAT officer with the Los Angeles Police Department has filed a civil lawsuit alleging a culture of violence and glorification of police brutality within the specialized unit.
Amid Controversy, Vallejo Manager and Police Chief Warn Against ‘Defunding’ Police
L.A. Moves Forward With Plan to Replace Some Police
The Los Angeles City Council has approved a motion to replace police officers with unarmed community responders for some non-violent calls.
Tongue-in-Cheek Training Materials Take Center Stage in Excessive Policing Case
Caught on Tape: North Carolina Cops Discuss ‘Slaughtering’ Black People
We’ve covered a number of audio and video reveals over the years at CityNews, but the news out of North Carolina Thursday morning is easily among the most disturbing we’ve encountered.
Lawmakers Face Pressure to Decouple Cannabis Tax Revenue, Policing
A public health advocacy group is calling on lawmakers to stop using cannabis tax revenue to expand law enforcement, citing two studies on racial bias in marijuana arrests.
One Mayor Steps Down, Three Other Electeds Under Fire for Comments About George Floyd Protests
California’s Attorney General Puts Vallejo PD Under the Microscope
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra will conduct a comprehensive review of the Vallejo Police Department.
