Use of Force & Oversight

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (319+ words) Over the last 18 months, it’s no secret the FBI has made transformative changes, including significant organizational, policy and administrative improvements to modernize and meet the dynamic needs of our enterprise. The FBI’s Anchorage Field Office, which serves all Alaskans, is…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (404+ words) Detective senior constable is due to face court in Ballarat next month on common assault charge A Victorian detective allegedly punched and kicked a teenager multiple times while they were handcuffed and compliant during an arrest last year, the state’s…...

3+ day, 9+ min ago   (290+ words) Todd Fletcher Published September 12, 2026 @ 6:00 am PDT It’s said the road to hell is paved with good intentions. That may be true for many things, but far too often the road to hell is paved with evil intent, dishonesty and hidden…...

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (135+ words) After more than eight hours of testimony, the civil service commission upheld the termination of Jacksonville Police Lt. Armond Byford, a 10-year veteran, on multiple policy violations. The commission believed Byfordu2019s estranged wife and her version over that of Byford. An…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (290+ words) A Clermont County corrections officer was indicted Sept. 15 on allegations he beat an inmate, the county prosecutor reported. Matthew E. Mullenix is facing two counts of felonious assault, according to a news release from the county's prosecutor's office. If he is…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (164+ words) Law Enforcement agencies react to unredacted crime scene photograph release. Big Country News | Providing sensitive unredacted crime scene material for public dissemination is an unwarranted invasion of the victims’ privacy and demonstrates a profound lack of integrity and professionalism. Those…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (231+ words) Published 11:47 am Tuesday, September 15, 2026 B.C.’s police watchdog has concluded their investigation into the arrest of a youth in Nelson on Aug. 11, 2026. The investigation determined that there is no connection between police actions or inaction and the injuries the youth sustained…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (174+ words) The Daily Beast Keystone Kash Reads from Flash Cards During Humiliating Hearing The FBI director arrived at a Senate hearing with a cheat sheet complete with bold and red text. FBI Director Kash Patel has been busted carrying a cheat…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (492+ words) The Alexandria Police Department held a press conference Sept. 14 to address the use of force during the arrest of an individual at a convenience store on MacArthur Drive in the early morning hours of Sept. 13. Police Chief Chad Gremillion said…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (211+ words) From 1 July 2026, the Commonwealth penalty unit increased from $330 to $364 under section 4AA of the Crimes Act 1914. This means fines for offences linked to penalty units have also increased. A penalty unit is a standard monetary multiplier set by law. This unit…...