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Someone Called the Police on Rep. Janelle Bynum While She Was Campaigning

"When people do things like this, it can be dangerous for people like me."

Chicago Police Shot and Seriously Injured a Teen

The officer said he pointed a gun at him.

A White Woman Called the Police on an 8-Year-Old Girl for Selling Water

People are not happy about #PermitPatty.

No, Police Aren't Welcome at Pride — and for Good Reason

"Police cannot peacock as allies for one day a year and not expect to be held accountable for their actions the rest of the time."

A 16-Year-Old Was Allegedly Framed by Police Eager for Perfect Arrest Statistics

An indictment alleges that cops falsely arrested the teen for four burglaries.

Chicago Police Handcuffed an Innocent 10-Year-Old

His family said it was a case of "mistaken identity" and Chicago's top cop said it was "protocol."

Lush's Recent Police Campaign Is Stirring Up Controversy Online

Here's what the brand has to say in response.

David Hogg Was Targeted by a Dangerous "Swatting" Hoax

A fake call had a SWAT team responding to his Florida home.

An Alabama Teen Led Police on a High-Speed Stolen Bus Chase

Grand Theft Auto: Birmingham.

This 1979 Massacre by the KKK Should Be Taught in Schools

Five protesters were killed in North Carolina while police looked the other way.

A Police Officer Punched a Black Teen During an Arrest at a Mall

Video of the encounter has sparked outrage.

A New Video Shows a Cop Choking a Black 22-Year-Old Who Took His Sister to Prom

Anthony Wall was escorting his teenage sister to prom before the confrontation.

Black Airbnb Guests Are Taking Legal Action Against Police After They Were Stopped on Suspicion of Burglary

Bob Marley's granddaughter Donisha Pendergast is among those involved in the case.

Police Tackled and Punched a Black Harvard Student While Trying to Subdue Him

Video shows the exchange with the student, who was reportedly under the influence.

We Need to Police the People Policing Us

Looking at you, Baltimore Police Department.

I'm 14 and Was Cited for Feeding the Homeless

"I want to help all people, especially those in my community.”

Police Fatally Shot a 17-Year-Old During a Traffic Stop

Charles Smith Jr. reportedly fired shots at police before he was killed.

We Need to Talk About Sexual Assault by Police

Police are perpetrators more often than we talk about.