Documenting Police Misconduct Across America
Documenting Police Misconduct Across America
Rhode Island Senate passed a bill criminalizing disarming police officers after a 2023 brawl in Newport where a woman was knocked unconscious by officers. The legislation, proposed by Sen.
Read MoreProvidence police officer Jeann Lugo was acquitted of assault charges after punching Democratic Senate candidate Jennifer Rourke during a June 24 abortion rights rally. The court ruled his actions were not unreasonable, but the case triggered potential disciplinary proceedings under the Law Enforcem
Read MoreLt. Diana Perez alleges sexual harassment and a hostile work environment by North Providence Police Department leaders, leading to a lawsuit.
Read MoreStudents protested a school resource officer’s alleged body slam of a student, leading to a melee where Pawtucket police arrested 10 people and used pepper spray on a crowd of students.
Read MoreAn off-duty Newport officer assisted Warwick Police in apprehending a man who fired shots at his home, with no reported misconduct by law enforcement during the incident.
Read More— 2026-04-07 Brown University Police Chief Rodney Chatman is departing the university under a settlement approved by Rhode Island Workers’ Compensation Court, ending his tenure after administrative leave since a Dec. 13, 2023, campus shooting that killed two students.
Read MoreBrown University Police Chief Rodney Chatman is leaving under a settlement after administrative leave following a campus shooting, amid allegations of a toxic work environment and union concerns about leadership transparency.
Read MorePawtucket police officers were assaulted during a melee outside The Met Cafe, resulting in one officer losing consciousness and being hospitalized. Aderito Andrade was arrested and charged with assaulting officers.
Read MoreBlackstone Police Chief Ross Atstupenas was placed on paid leave amid an ongoing investigation of the department, leading to his suspension and eventual agreement to step down, though details of the investigation remain undisclosed.
Read MoreLuis Mendonca was beaten with a flashlight by a Providence police officer in 2009 while in handcuffs, leading to a coma and a federal lawsuit. The city is nearing a settlement agreement for the case, though details remain pending approval.
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