Founded in service to the public
Justice, measured. Liberty, defended.
We work to greatly reduce the number of law enforcement officers who engage in acts of excessive force — through rigorous research, education, training, and tireless advocacy.
Founding Principles
Our Mission
To greatly reduce the number of law enforcement officers who engage in acts of excessive force — providing citizens, agencies, and prosecutors with the data and discipline required to improve public safety outcomes.
What we do
Areas of Focus
Excessive Force Research
Annual nationwide reports tracking police use-of-force incidents, settlements, and outcomes.
The George Floyd Tracking System
An active database of officers who have violated 4th Amendment rights of citizens.
Public Policy & Legislation
Documenting new state legislation that protects citizens from excessive force.
Education & Fellowships
Paid internships, graduate fellowships, and scholarships honoring officers of integrity.
Research that holds the line
The record is the remedy.
We publish nationwide annual reports on excessive force, track jurisdictional data on the killing of unarmed suspects, document settlement and jury award totals, and rank government agencies on their open-records responsiveness.
- Nationwide Annual Report on Excessive Force→
- National Police Funding Database→
- Brady List Nationwide→
- Scholarly Articles on 4th Amendment Policy→
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