44 results

• Los Angeles Police Taser Use Results in Wrongful Death Lawsuit By Family of 31 Year Old Teacher

  January 24, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Representatives of a five-year-old boy have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Los Angeles Police Department for the Taser gun death of his father after bodycam footage contradicted police officers' report of the fatal encounter.

• Deaths Involving Police Taser Use Disproportionately Impact Black Americans, Reuters Reports

  June 23, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A Reuters report warns that black Americans die in disproportionate numbers compared to the rest of the population when police use taser weapons on them.

• Police Brutality And Other Misconduct Cost Taxpayers $300M Last Year: Report

  June 18, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report reveals police departments nationwide spent more than $300 million resolving police misconduct lawsuits last year.

• Auto Accidents Involving Police and First Responder Vehicles On Side of Roads Appear to Be Increasing: NHTSA

  April 1, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Federal highway safety experts warn of increased accidents involving emergency responder vehicles at the side of the road, and urge drivers to heed nationwide "move over" laws.

• Seat Belt Enforcement Crack Down Coming with “Click it or Ticket” Campaign

  May 18, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The annual "Click It Or Tickiet" seat belt enforcement campaign launches this week, promoting seat belt use nationwide.

• 51,000 Per Year Injured By Law Enforcement: Study

  April 27, 2017

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study indicate that about 51,000 people a year are injured by law enforcement

• Police Taser Gun Use On The Rise Among Police, Despite Concerns

  July 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study shows that the use of Taser stun guns has become more widespread nationwide in recent years, surpassing the use of body armor, body cameras and dash cams.

• Police Department Lawsuits Cost New York City $185M in 2011

  December 28, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  The New York City Police Department has seen an increasing number of lawsuits, leading to a record high in payments...

• Lawsuit Over Police Taser Use May Head to Supreme Court

  May 21, 2012

  Irvin Jackson

  Three Seattle police officers are trying to convince the U.S. Supreme Court to hear an appeal in a police brutality...

• Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Taser, Police Over Excessive Force

  March 19, 2012

  Staff Writers

  The family of a Texas man, who died last month after being stunned with a Taser stun gun, has filed...