Police brutality

Minneapolis police chief resigns after he's accused of interfering with misconduct investigation

The probe into O'Hara's conduct was launched in 2025, after the mayor's office received a complaint claiming that the police chief had engaged in inappropriate sexual relationships.

Minneapolis police chief Brian O'Hara speaks at a press conference announcing the findings from the Department of Justice on the investigation into the Minneapolis police on June 16, 2023.
A KIPPAH with both an Israeli and Palestinian flag on it.

A kippah, and Israel’s heart and soul - opinion

 Police use a water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking the Ayalon Highway in Tel Aviv, during a protest calling for the release of Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip and against the Israeli government, March 30, 2024; illustrative.

Knesset investigation reveals health risks of water cannons, skunk spray used during protests

 People react during a protest following Albert Ojwang's death in police custody at the Central Police Station, in Nairobi, Kenya, June 9, 2025

Kenya's president says blogger died 'at the hands of the police'


California opens civil rights probe into Los Angeles Sheriff's Department

"Our department may finally have an impartial, objective assessment of our operations and recommendations on any areas we can improve our service to the community," Villanueva said.

LAPD Officers wear face masks as they patrol Hollywood Blvd during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 18, 2020.

Are the police working for the people? Not currently - opinion

While policing is not an easy job, the number of mistaken identities by the Israel Police seems to be beyond what might be expected.

Anti-Netanyahu protester in Tel Aviv confronts Israel Police

Ahuvia Sandak: Israel’s George Floyd moment

Last week, 16-year old Ahuvia Sandak died when the car he was riding in crashed, after being pursued by an unmarked police car.

DEMONSTRATORS PAINT over a picture of Ahuvia Sandak in protest against his death, at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv on Tuesday.

IDF mulls relieving soldier from service following post against police

The soldier reportedly called to give policemen who were involved in Ahuvia Sandak incident the death penalty

Israeli police officers clash with demonstrators during a protest following the death of Ahuvia Sandak a few days ago in a car crash during a police chase, outside the Police headquarters in Jerusalem, December 26, 2020

Over 1,000 protest death of Hilltop Youth Ahuvia Sandak in Jerusalem

Protesters threw stones, injuring four policemen in the process • Parents placed baby in front of one of the riot vans in protest.

Demonstrators block light rail in Jerusalem in protest against death of Ahuvia Sandak, a hilltop youth member.

Right-wing protesters block light rail, clash with police in Jerusalem

At least 14 protesters were arrested during the protest.

Demonstrators block light rail in Jerusalem in protest against death of Ahuvia Sandak, a hilltop youth member.

Hooded protesters torch cars, smash shop windows in Paris police protest

Clashes erupted between police and pockets of protesters, most dressed in black and their faces covered.

A firefighter uses a flashlight amid smoke next to burning vehicles during a protest against the "Global Security Bill'', that right groups say would make it a crime to circulate an image of a police officer's face and would infringe journalists' freedom in the country, in Paris, France, December 5,

Police officer charged in George Floyd's death released on $1 m. bond

Chauvin was charged with second- and third-degree murder and manslaughter in the May 25 death of Floyd, a Black man, after he kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes.

A mural of George Floyd who died in police custody in Minneapolis is seen in Stevenson Square

A police chief maybe able to curb brutality

But that still is no excuse for the abuses of power under interim Israel Police commissioner Motti Cohen.

Israeli police officers detain a demonstrator during a protest against Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, outside the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem on September 29, 2020.

Kentucky to release recording of Breonna Taylor grand jury proceedings

The two officers who shot Taylor were cleared.

Protesters march against racial injustice and for Black women following the grand jury decision in Louisville's Breonna Taylor case, in Denver, Colorado, US, September 26, 2020.