police Archives

Cop who called for boycott of Beyoncé’s Super Bowl performance now says he’s Black

He's claiming the 'one-drop rule.'

On Jan 23, 2020 by Nahila Bonfiglio

IRL

Gritty under police investigation for allegedly punching a teen fan

A Flyers fan is accusing the beloved mascot of punching his son.

On Jan 22, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

Internet Culture

Police officer suspended after video of a handcuffed Delonte West surfaces

The video shows the shirtless and handcuffed former NBA player being questioned about an altercation.

On Jan 22, 2020 by Kahron Spearman

IRL

Fans think Lia Marie Johnson is in danger after Instagram Live with producer

Her producer kissed her while she was suspected to be under the influence, and then 'hijacked' her phone after realizing she was live streaming it.

On Jan 2, 2020 by Brooke Sjoberg

Streaming

Kansas cop busted for lying about McDonald’s ‘pig’ coffee cup

The lie went viral and sparked outrage across Facebook.

On Dec 31, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton

IRL

Alabama officers under fire for ‘homeless quilt’ made from confiscated panhandling signs

The 'quilt' was intended to be a gag gift for the officers' superior.

On Dec 31, 2019 by Ignacio Martinez

IRL

Video shows police slamming man’s head into his own car–he later died

One of the officers involved was fired.

On Dec 22, 2019 by Tiffanie Drayton

IRL

UPS facing backlash for thanking police after employee killed in shootout

The UPS has since deleted the tweet.

On Dec 7, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

IRL

Police officer reportedly caught on body cam touching dead woman’s breasts

The officer in question is reportedly on leave.

On Dec 4, 2019 by Alexandra Samuels

IRL

Video shows police officer slamming man to curb during arrest

The officer has been removed from policing duties.

On Dec 2, 2019 by Collyn Burke

IRL

Police chief’s alleged daughter put him on blast after he called out Starbucks worker for writing ‘PIG’ on cup

A Starbucks employee was fired for writing 'PIG' on an officer's cup.

On Nov 30, 2019 by Eilish O'Sullivan

IRL

Massachusetts police secretly used Boston Dynamics’ robot dog

'Spot' the robot dog was loaned to the department by robotics company Boston Dynamics.

On Nov 25, 2019 by Mikael Thalen

Tech

Screenshot shows cops holding down a man whose face is soaked in a pool of blood

Graphic video shows police pinning man face-down in subway station

'I didn’t do anything at all.'

On Nov 22, 2019 by Samira Sadeque

IRL

Amazon says police can hold on to Ring videos indefinitely

Ring's relationship with law enforcement has faced scrutiny.

On Nov 20, 2019 by Andrew Wyrich

IRL

YouTube police officer crash Gwinnett County

Cop was playing YouTube video when he crashed into woman’s car at 70 mph

He was reportedly watching a 'Grand Theft Auto' video.

On Nov 19, 2019 by Josh Katzowitz