Understanding California Penal Code 289.6 and Sexual Abuse Against Inmates
The issue of sexual abuse against inmates is a serious topic that society cannot overlook. Despite the efforts made by penal institutions to protect their [...]
What Does Police Misconduct Look Like?
Police misconduct has, unfortunately, become a household phrase over the last few years, even though it is hardly a new concept. Horrific incidents like George [...]
Police Misconduct Provision: What Does this Law Mean?
On May 25th, in the midst of the 2020 global COVID breakout, George Floyd was arrested, pinned to the ground by three officers, and brought [...]
AI Police Body Cameras: Can They Spot Bad Behavior?
Our technology is everywhere, and growing more everyday. We’ve already got cameras at traffic lights, analytics tracking on our internet searches, and AI producing artwork. [...]
Keenan Anderson: Tased to Death By L.A. Police
The spotlight on how officers mistreat black individuals during arrests is still shining bright, as another black person falls victim to excessive and/or blatant force [...]
Prisoner’s Rights: What Inmates Need to Know
There are about 115,000 inmates in California, and many prisons operate above capacity. Prisoners are routinely stripped of their rights as punishment for their crimes, [...]
Civil Rights Law: Section 1983—What is It?
The Civil Rights Act was signed into law on July 2, 1964, by President Lyndon Johnson. It prohibited discrimination in public areas. It allowed the [...]
Miranda Rights: U.S. Supreme Court’s Recent Ruling
Law and order is important in a society. In a perfect world, the laws created help to ensure the safety and freedom of every person. [...]
Police Brutality in Los Angeles—When Will it Stop?
In 2020 the nation’s eyes were opened yet again to police brutality when George Floyd was killed in the hands of his arresting officers. After [...]
What is the Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety?
2020 was an unforgettable year for many reasons. The Covid virus hit the US early that year and continues in waves currently, but that year [...]