Police Accountability Report, hosted by Taya Graham and Stephen Janis, is a weekly show that seeks to expose and hold to account one of the most powerful institutions in this country—the police.
The show shines a critical light on all facets of American policing, exploring the systemic and political imperatives that put law enforcement at odds with the communities they purport to serve.
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Cops tried to confiscate his phone without a warrant, things turned ugly when he refused
Video obtained by PAR reveals how police in a small Texas town used violence to force a man who was not suspected of crime to turn over his phone. The warrantless seizure raises more questions about the use of illegal tactics by police in rural communities.
Recent episodes
Lawsuit accuses West Virginia police department of training officers to use unconstitutional tactics
A civil rights lawsuit against the police department of Milton, West Virginia, has been filed following Police Accountability Report’s coverage of the unlawful imprisonment of Caleb Dial.
Cops thought they could arrest them for protesting in public, but activists turned the tables
Police Accountability Report continues its coverage of the national phenomenon known as cop watching by examining how police react to their tactics, and how the creativity of Youtube activists often leads to unexpected results.
Mainstream Media says copwatchers are a menace—here’s why they’re wrong
Police Accountability Report hosts Taya Graham and Stephen Janis discuss a recent win to protect the right to record police in the second highest court in the land with guest Abade Irizarry (aka Liberty Freak).
Police used this dangerous restraint during a fatal arrest, so why isn’t anyone talking about it?
The death of Christopher Robert Hensley while in custody of Fletcher, North Carolina, police has received little attention. PAR investigates the dangerous restraint police used during his arrest, and examines evidence that raises disturbing questions about what happened and who is responsible.
How to make sure you go home and not to jail—A civil rights attorney shares the ugly truth
Civil rights attorney Sarah Schielke discusses her recent investigation into the Loveland, Colorado, police department’s false DUI arrest scheme, her efforts to hold crooked cops accountable, and her advice on what to do you if you are stopped by police.
They filmed cops on their own property, police raided their home
PAR investigates a shocking case from El Paso, Texas, where police used excessive force and handcuffs to retaliate against a father and daughter who used a cell phone to record officers during a routine call that turned into a violent arrest.
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