The whole nation has been abuzz lately with protests coming together in every state where people are demanding accountability among law enforcement officers and an end to police brutality. New York has become a hotbed for some of the largest demonstrations. If you are...

No matter the circumstances, being pulled over by the police is a stressful experience. While you may do your best to comply with the orders given to you, you might still feel that you are being mistreated or that your rights are being violated. You may also be...

New York citizens should feel confident that their interactions with law enforcement will be civil and safe. Unfortunately, sometimes that is not the case. Recent incidents around the country have highlighted law enforcement misconduct. While many law enforcement...

Misconduct by law enforcement is, unfortunately, in the news too often. Those sworn to protect and serve the public often find themselves defending the deadly actions they take against people suspected of criminal activity. In some cases, officers can offer a...

One of the many reasons mobile devices have become popular relates to their ability to capture images and video recordings of mishaps, accidents and transgressions. Several apps make it easy for New Yorkers to monitor law enforcement officials and hold them...

New York City officials approved a settlement to resolve a complaint concerning a 23-year-old mother's traumatic and wrongful arrest. The 2018 incident involving several law enforcement officers resulted in the young woman spending four days in jail when the...

New York City's law enforcement officials have allegedly assaulted, harassed and falsely arrested numerous Big Apple residents without reasonable cause. While the number of payouts for lawsuit settlements reportedly increased, the volume of injury claims against the...

A man has accused an officer at the Human Resources Administration in New York City of assaulting him when he tried to apply for food stamps. It's the second abuse claim leveled at the agency in less than a month. In early August, a local TV station aired a report on...

While police officers in New York are given broad powers to exercise their duties, there are also state and federal laws that protect the rights of citizens in the event of misconduct. In particular, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act of 1871 provides a check on the...