http://www.hrw.org/ News releases from Human Rights Watch on Police Brutality in the United States en-us Copyright 2004, Human Rights Watch News Releases in English webadmin@hrw.org webadmin@hrw.org http://hrw.org/doc/?t=usa_police 20 http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/10/06/usdom14362.htm Worst Offenders Are State Prisons in Connecticut and Iowa
Five state prison systems in the United States permit the use of aggressive, unmuzzled dogs to terrify and even attack prisoners in efforts to remove them from their cells, Human Rights Watch said today in a new report. Tue, 10 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/2000/08/24/usdom729.htm New Police Commissioner Should Cooperate with Justice Department
The U.S. Justice Department has reportedly reached an impasse in its negotiations with New York City officials to reach an agreement on how to implement overdue NYPD reforms. Thu, 24 Aug 2000 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/2000/08/23/usdom731.htm Human Rights Watch expressed concern over reports of police ill-treatment of protesters during the Republican National Convention, held at the beginning of August. Wed, 23 Aug 2000 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/2000/07/14/usdom713.htm Videotape of Philadelphia fits nationwide pattern
Police officers need special training and better supervision to ensure they do not beat or abuse suspects after chases. Fri, 14 Jul 2000 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/2000/03/14/usdom447.htm Human Rights Watch strongly supports the Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act of 2000. The legislation would address the problem of police brutality -- one of the most serious, enduring, and divisive human rights violations in the United States. Tue, 14 Mar 2000 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/2000/03/14/usdom448.htm In a letter sent to the U.S. Justice Department on March 8, Human Rights Watch's California Committee called on the agency's Civil Rights Division to insist on significant changes in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Tue, 14 Mar 2000 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/2000/02/08/usdom3061.htm "Pattern or Practice" Inquiry Must Lead to Improvements
In a letter sent to the U.S. Justice Department on February 14, Human Rights Watch's New York Committee called on the agency's Civil Rights Division to insist on significant changes in the New York Police Department (NYPD). Tue, 8 Feb 2000 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/1999/12/02/usdom2008.htm The panel should investigate allegations that the police used excessive force and city officials placed unwarranted restrictions on the rights to free expression and assembly of peaceful protesters in violation of constitutional and international standards. Thu, 2 Dec 1999 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/1999/12/02/usdom8925.htm Human Rights Watch today called on Seattle Mayor Paul Schell and Washington State Governor Gary Locke to appoint an impartial, independent panel to investigate the response of law enforcement to this week's protests at the World Trade Organization (WTO) conference. The panel should investigate allegations that the police used excessive force and city officials placed unwarranted restrictions on the rights to free expression and assembly of peaceful protesters in violation of constitutional and international standards. Thu, 2 Dec 1999 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release http://hrw.org/english/docs/1998/07/15/usdom1210.htm Today, Human Rights Watch sent open letter to Mayor Rudolph Guilianiexpressing disappointment in his summary rejection last week of Human Rights Watch's extensive study of police brutality in the United States. Wed, 15 Jul 1998 00:00:00 EST United States, Domestic Press Release