"Law enforcement officers violate laws and policies designed to protect the public all the time, but very rarely are they held accountable for their actions. ... [W]hen formal accountability mechanisms fail, it's up to the public to document and distribute evidence of violence and misconduct."
Resource spotlight: Data projects tracking police misconduct, use of force, and employment histories
The need for law enforcement transparency, oversight, and accountability has never been clearer. We highlight data projects that have helped document and investigate misconduct, as ...
The need for law enforcement transparency & accountability has never been clearer – especially as ICE wreaks havoc on communities.
But police misconduct has always been hard to track, penalize, and prevent.
These resources aim to change that 🧵
