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Body cam video spurs policy scrutiny in St. Louis teen shooting
local1 month ago

Body cam video spurs policy scrutiny in St. Louis teen shooting

New body-worn video released by the family of Emeshyon Wilkins shows a St. Louis officer fatally shooting the 17-year-old in the back after a brief chase; an independent analysis contends the pursuit violated department policy and that the officer did not identify himself or warn of a gun, contradicting FIU statements. The family has filed a lawsuit seeking damages, and the police department has not commented due to pending litigation.

via St. Louis Magazine|
#body-camera#emeshyon-wilkins#local
New footage raises questions about DHS account in Texas immigration-officer shooting
immigration-state-government2 months ago

New footage raises questions about DHS account in Texas immigration-officer shooting

The Texas Tribune reports on newly released body-camera and security footage from a South Padre Island incident where federal immigration officers killed 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez. The clips, captured from multiple angles and lacking clear audio, do not definitively show Martinez hitting an agent and thus challenge the DHS claim of self-defense. Lawyers for Martinez’s family say the footage undermines the government’s account, fueling calls for accountability; the case follows a 2025 incident that prompted broader scrutiny of ICE use of force and related investigations. Martinez died after the shooting; his friend was later involved in a separate crash, and a toxicology report found alcohol, marijuana, and alprazolam. The article situates the footage within ongoing public-records and political debate about federal agents’ use of force.

via The Texas Tribune|
#body-camera#dhs#ice
Ex-Cop Celebrates Tyreek Hill's Dolphins Exit With Savage Facebook Post
sports3 months ago

Ex-Cop Celebrates Tyreek Hill's Dolphins Exit With Savage Facebook Post

Retired Miami-Dade police officer Danny Torres, who pulled Tyreek Hill over in 2024, celebrated Hill's February 2026 release from the Dolphins with a savage Facebook post calling him an 'entitled A-SHOLE' and saying he hopes Hill can cover his child support; Torres later told the Miami New Times he was 'pretty much crucified for doing my job.' The piece notes the 2024 stop involved body-camera footage, administrative leave for the officers, and that Hill's traffic citations were dropped after hearings were missed.

via OutKick|
#body-camera#facebook#miami-dade-police
Providence Releases Redacted Brown University Shooting Footage to Protect Victims
us3 months ago

Providence Releases Redacted Brown University Shooting Footage to Protect Victims

Providence officials released largely redacted video and audio from the Brown University shooting to balance transparency with protecting victims, including dispatch calls and about 20 minutes of first-responder body-camera footage, after a memorial service for the victims. The gunman, Claudio Neves Valente, who also killed MIT professor Nuno F.G. Loureiro, died days after the attack; authorities say he planned the attack for years and left videos behind, which the FBI recovered.

via NBC News|
#body-camera#brown-university#providence
Judge Orders Public Release of Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting Case
law-and-justice3 months ago

Judge Orders Public Release of Evidence in Border Patrol Shooting Case

A federal judge in Chicago ordered the public release of most evidence in the October 2025 Border Patrol shooting of Marimar Martinez, including about 40 text messages from the agent who shot her, body-camera footage, emails, FBI reports and 30 days of vehicle images from Flock cameras, with third-party redactions to be applied. The decision comes as prosecutors argued for limited disclosure and Martinez’s lawyers push back against Homeland Security’s portrayal of Martinez as a domestic terrorist, saying transparency is needed to correct misinformation surrounding the case.

via Block Club Chicago|
#body-camera#border-patrol#evidence-release
Rhode Island Assistant AG pleads no contest to trespassing after arrest
local-news9 months ago

Rhode Island Assistant AG pleads no contest to trespassing after arrest

A Rhode Island prosecutor, Devon Flanagan, was placed on unpaid leave after being recorded on police body camera warning an officer she would regret arresting her during a trespassing incident outside a restaurant. The incident, which involved her refusing to leave and repeatedly asserting her position as an attorney general, led to her arrest and subsequent disciplinary action by the attorney general's office, emphasizing high professional standards.

via CBS News|
#arrest#body-camera#local-news
Alabama man's death in police custody ruled a homicide, family demands accountability
alabama10 months ago

Alabama man's death in police custody ruled a homicide, family demands accountability

The death of unarmed man Phillip Reeder in Alabama, after police kneeled on his neck during an arrest, has been ruled a homicide, with the autopsy citing heart failure linked to restraint and cocaine use. Reeder's family compares his death to George Floyd's, highlighting concerns over police use of force, especially since body camera footage shows Reeder repeatedly saying he can't breathe. The police department denies excessive force, stating Reeder resisted and was under the influence, but the family and their attorneys criticize the handling of the case and call for accountability.

via CBS News|
#alabama#body-camera#homicide
Alabama Teen's Shooting Sparks Calls for Justice and Reform
news10 months ago

Alabama Teen's Shooting Sparks Calls for Justice and Reform

An 18-year-old college student, Jabari Peoples, was fatally shot by an Alabama police officer during a confrontation, with conflicting reports about whether he was armed. His family, seeking transparency, demands the release of body camera footage and details about the incident, which is under investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency. An independent autopsy found no exit wound or bullet in Peoples' body, raising questions about the circumstances of his death.

via NBC News|
#alabama#autopsy#body-camera
Akron Teen's Death Sparks Outcry Over Police Use of Force
crime-and-justice1 year ago

Akron Teen's Death Sparks Outcry Over Police Use of Force

A 15-year-old named Jazmir Tucker was fatally shot by Akron police on Thanksgiving night, raising questions about police conduct and use of force. Body camera footage shows an officer firing a rifle at Tucker, who was reportedly armed, but the initial 30 seconds lack audio. Mayor Shammas Malik and Police Chief Brian Harding addressed the incident, with concerns about the delay in rendering aid and the appropriateness of using rifles. Tucker's family and their attorneys are demanding answers, while the officer involved is on paid leave pending investigation.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|
#akron#body-camera#crime-and-justice
Officer in Scottie Scheffler Arrest Suspended for Multiple Violations
sports-news2 years ago

Officer in Scottie Scheffler Arrest Suspended for Multiple Violations

Louisville Metro Police Department officer Bryan Gillis has been suspended and reprimanded multiple times, including for not following proper protocols during the arrest of PGA golfer Scottie Scheffler. Surveillance footage contradicted Gillis' report, showing a different series of events. Scheffler praised the police but noted the chaotic situation, and his arraignment has been delayed with potential for charges to be dropped.

via Fox News|
#body-camera#bryan-gillis#louisville-metro-police-department
Louisville Officer with Suspensions Arrests Golfer Scottie Scheffler
law-enforcement2 years ago

Louisville Officer with Suspensions Arrests Golfer Scottie Scheffler

Detective Bryan Gillis, the Louisville police officer who arrested golfer Scottie Scheffler, has a history of disciplinary issues, including multiple suspensions. Gillis did not activate his body camera during the arrest, and available footage does not clearly show the incident. Gillis' record includes various infractions, but he has also received commendations for his work.

via Yahoo Sports|
#body-camera#bryan-gillis#disciplinary-record
Louisville Police Release Video and Findings in Scottie Scheffler Arrest Case
sports2 years ago

Louisville Police Release Video and Findings in Scottie Scheffler Arrest Case

Scottie Scheffler's lawyer asserts his client's innocence following the release of arrest footage, stating Scheffler did nothing wrong and will not seek a settlement. The arrest involved charges of second-degree assault of a police officer, among others. Louisville Police Chief confirmed the arresting officer violated protocol by not activating his body camera, leading to corrective action. Scheffler, who described the incident as a misunderstanding, continues to compete in PGA events.

via Fox News|
#arrest#body-camera#louisville-police