Police Commission
Coverage of Police Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Payouts soar as use of force by Burlington police on Black residents hits record high
Burlington has settled five separate lawsuits related to excessive use-of-force since 2019, amounting to nearly $1.5 million in payouts. The department's data shows that Black residents are overrepresented among these use-of-force incidents, at six times the rate of their population share, reaching an all-time high of 99 in 2025. Advocates warn that this record disparity requires immediate attention and a meaningful response from city leadership.
- Inside the Police Commission's fight to retain its civilian oversight role amid LAPD defiance
The Police Commission is resisting efforts to reduce its civilian oversight role as a proposed city charter change seeks to grant the City Council greater authority over the LAPD.
- Inside the Police Commission's fight to retain its civilian oversight role amid LAPD defiance
The Police Commission is striving to maintain its civilian oversight role over the LAPD as a proposed city charter change seeks to grant the City Council greater authority over the department. The LAPD has shown defiance in this ongoing dispute.