32 y.o. meth intoxicated man, who had threatened woman, was killed by police during restraint, including use of carotid hold and taser; body cameras did not show assaultive conduct by decedent that police claimed; survived by children.
Deputies mistakenly shot and killed 54 y.o. man during standoff with armed gang member who had taken family hostage inside home; deputies mistook homeowner for suspect.
Police officers from “Rampart Division” shot gang member, leaving him paralyzed; 2 officers convicted from this shooting.
Police shooting of 13 y.o.boy playing with Air-Soft gun; boy paralyzed; settled on appeal for $15M.
29 y.o. mentally ill, unarmed man shot and killed by police officer during struggle after being wrongfully detained; verdict includes $15.5 million compensatory and $18 million punitive damages; survived by parents.
The National Police Accountability Project was proud to support our members' work in spearheading California Senate Bill 731, authored by California Senator Bradford (D-Los Angeles). Qualified immunity at the federal level has prevented victims of police violence and misconduct from achieving accountability and justice. Federal lawmakers have not been able to limit the reach of qualified immunity, but state legislators in California can act to eliminate immunity for police officers.
The National Police Accountability Project is proud to support our members' work in spearheading California Senate Bill 2, authored by California Senator Bradford (D-Los Angeles), and co-authored by Senate President pro Tempore Toni Atkins (D-San Diego).