POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT
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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A false arrest upended one West Virginia man’s life. Years later, he is trying to heal.
After Caleb Dial was falsely arrested in 2021, a Ring doorbell camera ultimately exonerated him. Now, after settling a lawsuit with the city police department, he is just trying to heal.
Recent episodes
Montana police arrest, taser Chamorro man for failing to show ID—then claim DUI
A Hot Springs, Montana cop detained and tased a man who was parking his car at a local motel. The encounter lead to charges that belie the evidence caught on camera.
US Marshals, SWAT bully Alzheimer’s patient into warrantless search
The chilling raid of an early-onset dementia patient’s home in Erie, PA by multiple law enforcement agencies evokes a larger pattern of police abuse against disabled people.
After years of racial political struggle, Pocomoke City, MD elects first Black mayor
Eight years ago, the firing of Pocomoke’s first Black police chief, Kelvin Sewell, captured headlines. New Mayor Todd Nock is seeking to mend old wounds.
Atlanta’s “Cop City” is a blueprint for America’s future
Weeks since the police killing of Manuel “Tortuguita” Tehran, residents continue to fight the planned construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Center. But the future they’re fighting to prevent concerns us all, not just the city of Atlanta.
Weymouth police demanded to see his ID. His refusal led to assault charges.
A routine encounter with a Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer led to an aggressive arrest ending with life changing charges against an innocent motorist.
Cops illegally raided his house. This is what happened when he fought back
A SWAT team illegally raided Indiana resident Chris Reiter’s home in 2020, severely injuring his girlfriend. Reiter has since dedicated his life to holding police accountable, and was recently jailed for his efforts.
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