September 24, 2024
While California law enforcement officers are meant to protect and serve the public, there have been alarming cases of excessive force, racism, and abuse of power. Victims of police brutality suffer not only physical harm but also emotional trauma and a violation of their civil rights. Keep reading to learn more facts about police brutality. Our Sacramento police brutality attorneys are comm...
read moreSeptember 22, 2024
Police reform encompasses a range of topics, including but not limited to accountability, transparency, community relations, training, and use of force. The need for police reform arises from concerns about police misconduct, racial profiling, and excessive use of force against marginalized communities. Keep reading to get more details about what is police reform. As Sacramento police misc...
read moreSeptember 19, 2024
People wonder who investigates police misconduct and, at least in California, there are independent oversight agencies contracted to investigate police misconduct as well as internal affairs divisions within the law enforcement agencies themselves. Additionally, the California Attorney General will review citizen complaints against police officers when substantive allegations of unlawful conduct ...
read moreAugust 26, 2024
Police misconduct cases, particularly those involving violations of civil rights, require a deep understanding of constitutional law and legal procedures. These are often uphill battles due to the blue wall of silence and the fact that the police regularly appear in front of judges to testify, which creates an “insider group.” From gathering evidence, identifying the right laws, navigating bu...
read moreAugust 20, 2024
While law enforcement officers do have the authority to surveil and monitor individuals in the course of their duties, there are limits. To understand how far can a police officer follow you before it's considered harassment, the limits depend on various factors, such as the reason for the surveillance, the duration, and the behavior of the officer. People who believe they are being unlawfully ha...
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