Vancouver BC rehires cop convicted of assaulting bystander with a baton and swinging at others on video while responding to a call about a fight. The judge that convicted him later reversed the conviction because he felt the officer was really really sorry about it… wonder if he does that for all the accused people brought in front of him? [0] bit.ly/sU8fjP
Long Beach CA cop is being accused of using excessive force by at least one witness who described and Occupy protester being tackled, choked out, then punched in the head for smoking a cig near a park. Police claim it was justified but more information coming out appears to be contradicting those claims. [3] bit.ly/shjuTr
Christian Co KY deputy arrested for assault & official misconduct in an alleged incident with scant details which appears to involve him driving a around in his cruiser with a friend while off duty where he and his friend happened upon someone they attacked. His friend is still wanted on assault charges as well. [2] bit.ly/utv6PJ
Fond du Lac WI settles suit for $20k to reporter who sued city for refusing to release files in brutality case [4] fondul.ac/rpX2Xo
Seattle WA audit finds that officers aren’t turning on dashcams as mandated by policy, though the audit will result in no disciplinary action. This comes after the US DOJ found patterns of excessive force and a lack of accountability and an independent report that resulted in similar findings. [3] bit.ly/tblp35
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