Police Brutality

Proving Police Brutality

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 3/4/2013

We are confident that the vast majority of law enforcement officers throughout Wisconsin are hard-working, honest, and upright public servants dedicated to our protection and well-being. Some police officers, however, engage...more

Jury To Consider Misdemeanor Charges Against Three Police Officers For Death Of Derek Williams

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 2/25/2013

Testimony in the Inquest into the death of Derek Williams in Milwaukee Police Department (MPD) custody concluded on Tuesday, February 20, 2013. According to a court document filed by Special Prosecutor John Franke, the...more

Milwaukee Police Department Officers Charged With Illegal Strip Searches And Body Cavity Searches To Be Tried Separately

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 2/11/2013

As previously reported on this Blog here, four Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) officers face charges of conducting illegal body cavity searches and illegal strip searches. ...more

Inquest Into Death Of Derek Williams To Begin On February 11, 2013

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 2/11/2013

Back in July 2011, Derek Williams died in Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) custody. An initial investigation determined that the MPD officers involved in the incident did nothing wrong. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel then...more

Felonies Possible For Police Officers Involved In Death Of Derek Williams

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 1/22/2013

As previously reported on this Blog here, Derek Williams died in Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) custody back in July 2011. After the MPD failed to discipline the police officers who ignored Mr. Williams’ pleas for help...more

Trooper Suspended after Shocking Roadside Cavity Search

by Josh Crank | Lawyers.com on 12/29/2012

A Texas state trooper is suspended with pay and will face a grand jury next month for conducting a body cavity search of two women on the side of a highway near Irving, Texas, in full view of passing traffic and a male...more

Father Of Man Killed By Kenosha Police Seeks FBI Investigation

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 12/19/2012

Back in 2004, a Kenosha, Wisconsin police officer shot and killed Michael E. Bell. Police officers involved in the incident claimed Michael E. Bell struggled with them and tried to grab an officer’s gun. Following an...more

Video Recorders In Milwaukee Police Department Squad Cars To Be Replaced

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 12/17/2012

Recently, there have been two high profile incidents involving Milwaukee Police Department (“MPD”) officers captured by video recorders inside MPD squad cars. In July 2011, a video camera recorded Derek Williams during the...more

When Police Use Excessive Force

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 12/12/2012

The majority of law enforcement officers throughout Milwaukee and the rest of Wisconsin dedicate their lives to serving and protecting the public. But some officers abuse their power. Police use force regularly to subdue...more

Milwaukee Fire And Police Commission To Revisit Its Decision To Rehire Fired Police Officer

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 12/10/2012

At its meeting on Thursday night, December 6, 2012, the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission ("FPC") announced that it would reconsider its decision to reinstate Milwaukee Police Department ("MPD") Officer Richard...more

New Developments In Death Of Brandon Johnson At Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 12/5/2012

As previously reported on this Blog, Brandon Johnson died at the Milwaukee County Mental Health Complex on October 6, 2012 due to complications from a broken neck. Now, the Milwaukee County District Attorney will conduct a...more

Milwaukee Fire And Police Commission Considers New Use-Of-Force Policies

by Samster, Konkel & Safran, S.C. on 10/30/2012

In recent years, there have been several high profile incidents where Milwaukee Police Department ("MPD") officers have used unreasonable and excessive force against citizens. Perhaps the most famous incident was the beating...more

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