Violations Archives

Investigation Reveals Widespread Violations in Police Restraint Guidelines Leading to Fatal Encounters

Jackson, Mississippi – Police across the United States have been found to violate established guidelines for safely restraining individuals in fatal encounters not involving firearms, as revealed by an extensive investigation. In numerous instances where law enforcement used force to subdue individuals without causing fatal injuries, officers disregarded well-known procedures for safely restraining and subduing individuals. These violations often involved restraining individuals face-down in manners that could impede their ability to breathe or inflicting repeated …

CAIR-LA Urges UC President to Investigate Pro-Israel Mob Attack for Civil Rights Violations

Los Angeles, CA – The Council on American-Islamic Relations in Los Angeles has urged the University of California president to launch an investigation into a recent incident involving a pro-Israel group attacking a pro-Palestine demonstration. The call for action comes amidst concerns of potential civil rights violations and the need to address the escalating tensions between the two groups on campus. CAIR-LA emphasized the importance of ensuring that all students’ rights to peaceful assembly and …

Child care facility in San Jose cited for safety violations before tragic drowning incident

SAN JOSE, Calif. – Recent incidents at the Happy Happy Home Daycare facility in San Jose, have sparked concerns and questions about the adequacy of the daycare’s safety measures. Two children tragically drowned at the facility on Monday, prompting inquiries into the center’s compliance with state regulations. State licensing records show that the facility had been cited for staffing and monitoring violations prior to the tragic incident. Concerns were raised about the accessibility of the …

Louisiana Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Involvement in 2020 Mass Shooting and Drug Violations

BOGALUSA, La. – A 33-year-old man from Bogalusa, Louisiana, has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for his involvement in a mass shooting that occurred in May of 2020. Vincent Peters was sentenced on Jan. 3 for federal firearm and drug violations connected to the shooting, announced by the Department of Justice. He had pleaded guilty to the charges in September of the previous year. According to the DOJ, Peters was part of an …

Dayton Public Schools Implements New Policy for Handling Policy Violations After Violent Bus Driver Attack

Dayton, Ohio – Dayton Public Schools is implementing new measures to address policy violators following a violent attack on a school bus driver. The interim superintendent, Dr. David Lawrence, announced a proactive change in protocol to enhance the safety and security of all school employees, particularly bus drivers. Under the previous protocol, trespass notices were issued and police involvement was reserved for subsequent violations. However, the district has now decided to involve the police immediately …