Judge keeps Maricopa sheriff’s office under oversight in profiling case
A federal judge rejected Maricopa County’s bid to end oversight of its sheriff’s office, citing unresolved traffic-stop data and questions about durable reform.
Police Accountability
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Columbus pauses Flock license-plate-reader program after alleged misuse
Columbus has paused new Flock license-plate-reader data collection after alleged officer misuse, launching an audit before the city’s December contract deadline.
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Cincinnati hires AH Datalytics to review police stop data after racial-disparity report
Cincinnati signed a contract with AH Datalytics to review police contact-card data and Campaign Zero’s racial-disparity analysis, with preliminary findings and recommendations expected in mid-October 2026.
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Former Houston Officer Pleads Guilty Over Deadly 2019 Raid
Gerald Goines admitted using false confidential-informant claims to obtain the warrant for Houston’s deadly 2019 Harding Street raid.
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Judge Clears Civil-Rights Case Over Patrick Lyoya’s Death to Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a jury may decide whether former Grand Rapids officer Christopher Schurr violated Patrick Lyoya’s civil rights.
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SLED Charges Former North Charleston Officer in Child-Abuse Case
SLED charged former North Charleston police officer Seth Richard Worrell with misconduct in office and failure to report child abuse on July 8.
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Somerville Faces Aug. 31 Deadline for Police Body-Camera Funding
Somerville must expend and receive police body-camera equipment by Aug. 31 to retain state funding as the City Council weighs implementation.
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Madison police shooting remains under homicide investigation
The Wisconsin DOJ is investigating the fatal July 22 shooting of Corey Ruiz as Madison officials face protests, scrutiny and questions about missing body-camera footage.
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Boise police shooting investigation continues after suspect’s death
A fatal Boise police shooting involving a knife-wielding suspect remained under investigation after the Ada County coroner identified the man killed.
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Charleston police release 2025 report and new accountability tools
The Charleston Police Department released its 2025 annual report, a 2026-2028 strategic plan and a new dashboard for internal-affairs activity.
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Madison cancels signature events after fatal police shooting
Madison postponed a community listening session and changed or canceled summer events after the fatal July 22 police shooting of Corey Ruiz.
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Wilmington Police-Shooting Investigation Remains Open After Kadir Skinner Body-Camera Release
Three redacted body-camera videos from the June 24 killing of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner are public, but Delaware’s investigation, legal analysis and charging decisions remain unfinished.
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North Las Vegas police release body-camera footage after man dies following arrest
North Las Vegas police released body-camera footage and 911 information about Daniel Lujan Jr.’s July 19 arrest in North Las Vegas, while the investigation into his death and the use of force remains open.
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Savannah police employees investigated over alleged Flock camera misuse
Six Savannah police employees are under investigation over alleged misuse of Flock camera data as the city expands its network and Georgia agencies face growing questions about access, audits and public disclosure.
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Former Missouri Officer Sentenced to 10 Years in Federal Prison
Former Northwoods officer Samuel Davis received a 10-year federal sentence after convictions over force against a handcuffed man and efforts to mislead investigators.
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Madison Police Body-Camera Request Moves Into 2027 Budget Review
Madison police are seeking $414,784 over three years for a phased body-camera rollout, but the request is not approved and operating costs, records rules and oversight remain unresolved.
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Hartford Council weighs stronger civilian police-oversight powers
Hartford City Council held a virtual public hearing July 20, 2026, on proposed changes to the Civilian Police Review Board. The reviewed record does not show a final council action.
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San Diego police oversight dataset updated with evaluated complaint records
San Diego’s Commission on Police Practices updated its public dataset on complaints and evaluated allegations involving the San Diego Police Department on July 16, 2026.
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Maryland AG Declines Charges in Fatal Columbia Police Shooting
Maryland’s attorney general declined to charge three Howard County officers in Alexander Lamorie’s fatal Columbia shooting after a four-month investigation.
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Commerce Shooting Victim Dies as GBI Investigation Continues
A Commerce man wounded by police on July 16 died July 26, as the Georgia Bureau of Investigation continues its independent review.
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Madison shooting fallout continues as street stays closed, camera plan debated
Madison residents face a continuing street closure, bus diversions and event disruptions as the state investigates a fatal police shooting and a body-camera plan awaits council action.
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Tempe Police Review Continues After Mill Avenue Arrest; Felony Charges Declined
Tempe Police are still reviewing a July 19 Mill Avenue arrest after edited footage was released and Maricopa County declined felony prosecution.