Recent Blog Posts
The Dangers of Prone Positioning and Compression Asphyxia
Time and time again, we’ve seen the dangers of prone positioning play out before our very eyes, either from police officers’ body camera footage or from cell phone footage taken by concerned citizens. Deaths that happen during police confrontations are often described as unavoidable or sudden, but the medicine just doesn’t back that up…. Read More »
In-Custody Overdose Deaths: Denial of Medical Care in Jail
When someone is taken into police custody, the government assumes responsibility for their physical safety and access to medical care. Incarceration does not strip a person of their human rights, no matter how depraved or inhumane others may view their alleged crimes. They are entitled to timely and appropriate medical treatment. However, families across… Read More »
Fatal Officer-Involved Shootings in Los Angeles County
Officer-involved shootings are a problem of epidemic proportions in the United States. California is widely regarded as progressive when it comes to issues of inequality, but the problem persists here. Despite massive efforts statewide and nationwide to bring these numbers down, shooting numbers continue to increase year after year. In Los Angeles County, officials… Read More »
What Real-Time Data in 2025 Reveals
Every year, people die at the hands of police officers. For a long time, families struggled to get answers, thanks to police departments circling the wagons around the officer involved in the shooting and a lack of accountability. But thanks to projects like Mapping Police Violence, the public has access to data that they… Read More »
Berkeley Law Symposium: Barriers to Accountability in Excessive Force Cases
Across the United States, the call for police accountability grows stronger each year. These calls often originate in more progressive areas like California, where legislators and activists have worked to find a fair balance between protecting residents from police overreach and allowing police to do their job effectively. In events like the Berkeley Law… Read More »
Assembly Bill 490: How It Bans Dangerous Restraint Tactics in California
Dangerous police interactions have brought to light hazards of certain police restraint tactics. However, legislation has been slow to act in areas—but not California. California, known for being progressive in the area of civil rights, has taken steps to protect residents from aggressive and unnecessary police tactics. Learn more about Assembly Bill 490 and… Read More »
Use-of-Force Incidents in California
As the most populated state in the country, California is the source of valuable research in all areas—including police overreach, police use of force, and officer-involved shootings. The 2024 statistics were released mid-2025, providing extensive insight into police incidents involving the use of force. While force is sometimes warranted in police interactions, it can… Read More »
Reporting In-Custody Deaths: What California Law Requires
When someone dies in police custody or in a correctional facility, the public deserves to know what happened—and why. That’s why California has strict laws regarding the reporting of in-custody deaths. State statutes outline when and how in-custody deaths must be reported, providing transparency to the public at large, affected families, and the press…. Read More »
In-Custody Deaths on the Rise
When people think about police overreach, they tend to think about aggression during arrests and traffic stops. However, the fact is that those in detention are also at risk of being harmed by police misconduct. Recent research indicates a worrying trend in California jails—a trend that has led to many preventable deaths and will… Read More »
Who’s Responsible When Police Pursuits Causes Collisions?
High-speed chases, police maneuvers, and roadblocks can lead to collisions. These accidents can unintentionally harm bystanders, other drivers, and suspects. But what happens when police actions cause bodily harm and property damage in California? That’s when it’s time to talk to a police misconduct attorney in California about your legal options. When you’ve been… Read More »
