Law enforcement officers violating an individual's civil rights harm not only the detainee but also New York City residents. As reported by CNBC, cities and municipalities across the nation settle misconduct complaints totaling hundreds of millions of dollars each...
The U.S. Constitution protects against unlawful search procedures, harassment and discrimination. When law enforcement officials violate an individual's civil rights, a legal action may hold them accountable. It may also provide compensation for physical and emotional...
Body cameras are designed to protect the police from false charges of misconduct, provide evidence that can potentially be used and court and -- most importantly -- deter officers from violating a suspect’s civil rights. So, what did the New York City’s Civilian...
False arrests present problems for diverse New York neighborhoods. These arrests are often the province of officers pursuing quotas. Recent investigations into the New York Police Department (NYPD) revealed that officers receive acclaim for meeting their goal. And...
A drug charges case in another state has made national headlines. Police are accused of arresting 65 people after finding a tiny amount of marijuana at a house party. The district attorney handling the case has actually dropped the charges against all but one of the...
It is hard to go a day without hearing stories in the news about people's rights being violated. It happens far too frequently. Sometimes, those responsible try to brush such accusations under the rug, but victims do not have to let such behavior stand. Those in New...
In the face of a federal civil rights lawsuit, the NYPD has cut back on its stop-and-frisk practices and "broken windows" policing overall. Since the 1990s, the department had been aggressively enforcing minor offenses such as public drinking or riding a bike on the...
We often think of bullying as something that happens in the schoolyard, something that kids tend to work out between themselves. However, with advances in technology, bullying is not something that takes place only in the schoolyard. It follows our children home,...
Jewish community centers across the country have recently been targeted by multiple bomb threats. Many of these establishments, including one in New York, have been subjected to a number of threats over a two-week period. A federal investigation is underway to...
As a parent, you do everything you can to give your child a positive and joyful upbringing that also prepares them for the harsh real world. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your child ends up learning about human cruelty first-hand, thanks to school bullies. If...
