Police brutality

Wisconsin police shoot man during arrest attempt, sparking controversy over use of lethal force

Madison Police Chief John Patterson said the incident unfolded when police responded to a call about a person who was suspected of "checking parked vehicles" in the Marquette neighborhood of Madison.

People gather at the scene of the shooting death of a man by a Madison police officer, who police reported to be carrying a knife, on the city's near east side in Madison, Wisconsin July 22, 2026.
A supporter of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) poses while holding the Indian national flag at a protest site, a day after thousands of protesters marched toward parliament demanding the resignation of the Education Minister over examination paper leaks, at Jantar Mantar in India, July 21, 2026.

India's 'Cockroach Janta Party' to continue protests after dozens wounded in police altercations

Demonstrators shout slogans at a protest site ahead of a planned march by supporters of India's Cockroach Janta Party towards parliament on the opening day of its monsoon session, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over exam paper leaks near Jantar Mantar, New Delhi.

Police cane 'Cockroach' movement youth protesters marching to parliament in New Delhi

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officers are seen outside of a federal immigration office after a man was fatally shot by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, on July 14, 2026 in Scarborough, Maine.

Trump overturns suspension of ICE traffic stops instituted after two deadly shootings


Derek Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for George Floyd murder

In a sentencing memorandum, prosecutors from the Minnesota attorney general's office wrote that Chauvin's crime "shocked the conscience of the Nation."

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin listens as a jury finds him guilty of all charges in his trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. April 20, 2021 in a still image from video.

Israeli police discriminated against Arabs during wave of riots - Amnesty

"The vast majority arrested in the police crackdown following the outbreak of intercommunal violence were Palestinian."

This is Hamas’s victory image. Policemen stand near a burning police car during clashes with Arab rioters in the Arab-Jewish town of Lod this week.

Israeli police killed Palestinian who didn't pose threat - B'Tselem

Ahmad 'Abdu, 25, was sitting in his car in the West Bank city of al-Bireh when Israeli Special Police blocked his vehicle and opened fire.

Border Police activity in the city of Lod on Tuesday night.

Four die during protests as Colombia marks a month of demonstrations

Violence has marked demonstrations over the last four weeks

Four die during protests as Colombia marks a month of demonstrations

US Prides ban LGBT+ police from parading in uniform

Organizers felt impelled to recognize the anti-racism movement triggered by Floyd's murder by a white police officer.

A Seattle police officer wears a "mourning band" for fallen officers over his badge, obscuring the badge number, as Seattle police guard the department headquarters downtown during a rally and march calling for a defunding of Seattle police, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. June 3, 2020

Police wrongfully arrested innocent family, new video evidence shows

The family was arrested on allegations of violent rioting despite not being at the scene of the event at the time.

Violent riots broke out in Ramla and across the country amid the ongoing violence between Palestinians and Israelis in east Jerusalem.

Lapid wishes officers a speedy recovery as Arab MKs blame police, gov't

The most controversial incident of the night was one in which Israeli officers appear to throw stun grenades directly into al-Aqsa Mosque, as Muslim worshippers were praying.

Ra'am Party leader Mansour Abbas is seen meeting with Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid.

Former Minneapolis police officers indicted for death of George Floyd

the three-count indictment alleges that the four ex-officers "willfully deprived" Floyd of his constitutional rights, according to the US Justice Department.

People listen to speakers at George Floyd Square after the verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, found guilty of the death of George Floyd, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, US, April 20, 2021.

Israel Police taser use continued to rise in 2020 despite coronavirus

Police used tasers 572 times last year, an 8% rise when compared to 2019, and a 24% rise compared to 2018.

Taser (illustrative)

California man who died was pinned by police, body cam video shows

Officers held Mario Gonzalez down for about five minutes, at which point he became unresponsive * WARNING: GRAPHIC VIDEO *

Local residents hug at the "Say Their Names" cemetery on the day of the guilty verdict in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, Minnesota, UaS, April 20, 2021.