Police are tasked with upholding the law, but that doesn’t mean they can be authoritarian in how they dole out justice. Police have to adhere to specific laws and rights that are guaranteed to every US citizen, and if they don’t, you can get your charges thrown out even if the evidence against you appears […]
“Voluntary” Cheek Swabs Draw Questions About Constitutionality
With the assistance of local police officers, a private firm conducting research on drugged driving forced Pennsylvania motorists off the road and demanded they submit to cheek swabs and DNA testing without cause. The incident in question occurred last Friday, and it left many motorists feeling violated and questioning their fourth amendment rights. “I feel […]
New Agency to Handle Minneapolis Police Misconduct Cases
In the wake of the St. Paul police brutality scandal, the Minneapolis City Council approved the formation of a new department for the investigation of police misconduct. Council members voted today and passed the proposal to establish the Office of Police Conduct Review with an 8-5 vote. The new agency will be run by both […]
