KDLL: Man Sues Soldotna, Citing Rights Violated During 2021 Investigations This article features Government Accountability Project client Martin Anderson, and was originally published here. A man is suing the city of Soldotna and one particular police officer over what he describes as a mishandled investigation and false warrant. Martin Anderson, of Sterling, is seeking [...]
Facing Felony Trial, Joliet Police Whistleblower Who Exposed Black Man’s Death Retires This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally posted here. A Joliet police sergeant in the state of Illinois, who leaked footage to the press and blew the whistle on the death of Eric Lurry, has been pushed into retirement as [...]
Replacing the “Blue Wall of Silence” with the “Blue Wall of Integrity” We have seen truth change the course of history through civilian intervention and documentation of police brutality and wrongdoing, but only after the harm is already done. The murder of George Floyd in June 2020 sparked a long-overdue national reckoning for greater [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2022 The Vital Role of Whistleblower Protections for Law Enforcement Officers Government Accountability Project publishes landmark report recommending urgent law reform to promote police accountability. WASHINGTON – A new report published by Government Accountability Project entitled “Breaking The Blue Wall of Silence: The Vital Role of Whistleblower Protections for [...]
On the Media: Crime and Punishment This podcast features Government Accountability Project’s Legal Director, Tom Devine, and can be listened to here. Across news outlets, crime reporting often relies on police sources and incomplete data. On this week’s show, hear how to spot bias in crime stories and what more nuanced coverage looks like. [...]
Former inspector general files lawsuit against FMPD over deception about new headquarter costs, retaliation This article features Government Accountability Project’s Of Counsel, David Seide, and was originally published here. he Fort Myers Police Department is now facing a lawsuit regarding its activity. On Monday, a former inspector general filed that suit against the city, [...]
Review of Fort Myers police internal affairs investigation completed by outside firm This article features Government Accountability Project’s Of Counsel, David Seide, and was originally published here. An independent review of an internal affairs investigation into a former high-ranking Fort Myers police official has been completed. The internal affairs investigation looked into whether then [...]
A Celebration of Black Whistleblowers Who Made History In honor of Black History Month, our nation celebrates the brave individuals who have stood up for their communities and for what is right, even when it endangers themselves. Over the past few years, our country has had a reckoning with its long history of racism [...]
Former Dunwoody officer endorses whistleblowing legislation This article features Government Accountability Project and was originally published here. A former Dunwoody police officer and the nonprofit organization he works for have endorsed new legislation that would provide more protections for law enforcement whistleblowers. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) introduced the Special Inspector General for Law [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 18, 2021 Government Accountability Project Applauds Introduction of the Special Inspector General for Law Enforcement Act The introduction of this legislation is an important step for law enforcement accountability. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly introduced the Special Inspector General for Law Enforcement Act into Congress. This [...]