Tag: police brutality

"Bringing corrupt officials to justice is one of the highest priorities of this office, and we will continue to ensure that the public is protected and that criminals answer for their crimes."

“This correctional officer’s actions go against every duty he swore to carry out when he took his badge.”

A former Philadelphia police officer was recently charged with first degree murder, third degree murder, voluntary manslaughter, and possession of an instrument of crime.

“That is not what we’re hired to do. We are not judge, jury, and executor. We are not to treat people inhumanely like they don’t matter.”

“The abuse of authority by this law enforcement officer and the violation of the inmate’s civil rights will not be tolerated.”

The district attorney’s office is continuing to review the shooting and determine whether the officer was legally justified in firing his weapon at Cameron.

“As a result of this case, SLCPD’s use of the K-9 bite program continues to be suspended pending the outcome of policy and procedure reviews by both the department and the Commission on Racial Equity in Policing.”

"No amount of money can bring justice. It's time to move forward with the criminal charges that Breonna Taylor's family has called for."

"You don’t get to shoot somebody 21 times, because at that time, when we discharged those 21 rounds, Mr. Chavez was at his greatest level of incapacitation.”

“His actions are unacceptable, and I will not have it from any of my deputies.”