The cost of settling police misconduct

Police misconduct is often hidden from public view and settling the lawsuits that result can be a regularly costly business for police departments.  Police departments in the United States spend hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to pay the victims of these crimes. 

Help us shine a light on misconduct settlements in your town. Submit the name of a city and state. We’ll handle the rest.

You can find all submitted requests and more about this initiative on the project page.

For example: Anytown Police Department Somewhere Sheriff's Department

Please share any tips articles, background, or other information that might help acquaint us with your police department.

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