Police brutality is the excessive and unwarranted use of force by law enforcement against an individual or a group. [1] It is an extreme form of police misconduct and is a civil rights violation.

May 29, 2020 · Today, live streaming, tweets and Facebook posts have blasted the incidents of police brutality, beyond the black community and into the mainstream media.

May 29, 2026 · Are you a victim of police brutality like a possible police shooting and looking for legal guidance? Police Brutality Center can help connect you to a civil rights lawyer to help you pursue …

May 21, 2026 · Despite repeated calls for reform, police violence has continued to escalate in recent years. Learn about patterns of deadly force by police and who is most at risk.

Amnesty International documents the use of unlawful force by police worldwide as part of its Protect the Protest campaign. We are also campaigning for a treaty to regulate the trade in tools of torture used …

Dec 23, 2025 · Police brutality refers to the excessive use of force by a police officer against a victim or victims that is deemed to go beyond the level required to sustain life, avoid injury, or control a situation.

Aug 28, 2024 · Police in the US use force on at least 300,000 people each year, injuring an estimated 100,000 of them, according to a groundbreaking data analysis on law enforcement encounters.

Jan 29, 2026 · The 2025 Police Violence Report released by Mapping Police Violence shows that at least 1,201 people were killed by law enforcement officers across the US in 2025, with 95% of …

Feb 9, 2025 · Police brutality is a complex issue with many root causes. It’s important to understand these causes to address police misconduct and protect civil rights. Key factors include the …

May 6, 2026 · Panorama undercover investigation captures evidence that "toxic behaviours", far from being driven out of the Met, have been driven underground. A Jacksonville policeman is suspended …