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Police officers must do more than enforce the law. They must follow it. Law enforcement officials who engage in abusive behavior could face disciplinary actions and civil and possibly criminal complaints. The public likely realizes that some police officers might...
Body-cam videos reveal extensive information about a crime that is in progress. A video shows what the suspect was doing at the start of the encounter, how the police officer reacted and what the results were. Although it's meant to mitigate bad behavior from...
People accused of crimes in New Jersey could face arrest for anything from shoplifting to violent assaults. Their arrest may not be painless and conflict-free but could instead result in serious violence against the person arrested. Police officers may sometimes need...
A popular topic of conversation of late is qualified immunity and how it impacts police officers. There are many misconceptions about what this actually means and how it can help people who believe that they have had their rights violated by the police. Furthermore,...
Certain congressional leaders have been continuously pushing for an end to qualified immunity as part of sweeping police reforms around the nation -- along with bans on problem behaviors like no-knock warrants, carotid holds and chokeholds. So far, there’s been a lot...
Police officers in New Jersey have dangerous jobs, and they use force during about 1 in 30 arrests to either overcome a resisting suspect; prevent him or her from fleeing; or protect themselves, their colleagues, or members of the public from harm. State guidelines...
Police brutality has been an issue for as long as governments have authorized individuals to enforce the law. With the rise of digital communications, information about police violence has never been more readily accessible or easy to share. Growing awareness about...
Whether you are in New Jersey or elsewhere in the nation, having a police officer ask you to pull over to the side of the road can be an unnerving experience. You might be aware of something you have done wrong, such as exceeding the speed limit or allowing a broken...
In December 2020, the New Jersey Attorney General issued details of a new policing policy that will come into force in December 2021. One of its aims is to reduce incidents of police brutality. The year-long delay is to allow the police time to put the necessary...
New Jersey residentswho believe that they are witnessing an act of police brutality are discouraged from directly intervening. Those who do intervene may put their safety at risk and may also be taken into custody for obstructing a police officer. However, there are...
