Police Accountability

Why New Jersey Must End Police Secrecy Now

Why New Jersey Must End Police Secrecy Now

Najee Seabrooks’ death has prompted the state’s attorney general to take control of Paterson’s police department.

03.31.23 by Daniele Selby

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

A Year of Legislative Achievements in Criminal Legal Reform

The Innocence Project policy team passed 13 laws in nine states.

12.21.22 by Innocence Staff

Innocence Project Commends President Biden's Executive Order as a Strong First Step in Police Reform

Innocence Project Commends President Biden's Executive Order as a Strong First Step in Police Reform

05.31.22 by Innocence Staff

Maryland’s Recent Reforms Are a Win for Police Accountability and Exonerees Seeking Compensation

Maryland’s Recent Reforms Are a Win for Police Accountability and Exonerees Seeking Compensation

The Walter Lomax Act, named for an exoneree, improves Maryland’s law on compensation for wrongfully convicted people.

04.15.21 by Daniele Selby

New Mexico Governor Signs Historic Legislation to End Qualified Immunity

New Mexico Governor Signs Historic Legislation to End Qualified Immunity

New Mexico becomes the second state in the nation to end qualified immunity.

04.07.21 by Innocence Staff

Virginia Just Made Closed Criminal Investigative Files Public — Here's Why That Matters

Virginia Just Made Closed Criminal Investigative Files Public — Here's Why That Matters

A big step toward greater police transparency and justice.

04.01.21 by Innocence Staff

On MLK Day: The Continuing Quest for Justice and Fairness

On MLK Day: The Continuing Quest for Justice and Fairness

We must reckon with the hard truth that racial discrimination leads to wrongful conviction.

01.17.21 by Christina Swarns

What You Need to Know About Police Misconduct and Wrongful Convictions

What You Need to Know About Police Misconduct and Wrongful Convictions

The Innocence Project is working to pass laws tackling police misconduct through greater transparency and accountability

09.30.20 by Innocence Staff

Grand Jury Fails to Hold Police Officers Accountable for Breonna Taylor’s Death

Grand Jury Fails to Hold Police Officers Accountable for Breonna Taylor’s Death

09.23.20 by Innocence Staff

3 Ways Lack of Police Accountability Contributes to Wrongful Convictions

3 Ways Lack of Police Accountability Contributes to Wrongful Convictions

The current system offers more protections for guilty police officers than innocent citizens.

08.17.20 by Rebecca Brown