Joshua NewvilleApr 13, 2015The Most Uncomfortable Truth About Police BrutalityIn an article published in The Week on Friday, Scott Lemieux reminds readers of one of the most troubling aspects of the murder of Walter...
Joshua NewvilleFeb 13, 2015Alabama Police Officer Paralyzes Visiting GrandfatherAÂ problem with officers who engage in violations of the 4th Amendment (excessive force, unlawful arrest, and unreasonable search and...
Joshua NewvilleNov 13, 2014#Pointergate Highlights Mpls Police Union As Barrier To AccountabilityIn August 2012, I wrote about the problem with the City of Minneapolis dispensing with civilian review of police officers’ conduct. That...
Joshua NewvilleAug 28, 2014St. Paul Police Inexplicably Arrest and Taze Black ManIn an alarming video posted to YouTube this week, two St. Paul police officers violently arrested and tazed a black man who was simply...
Joshua NewvilleJun 18, 2013Increase in Minneapolis Police Misconduct Lawsuits: a Result of Failed Oversight?A civilized society depends on a well-maintained police force dedicated to service and protection. However, when officers stray from the...