Lawsuits against police employees are one way to exercise control over the way police treat people.
Suits and Settlements
Lawsuits against police employees are one way to exercise control over the way police treat people, but information about lawsuits can be very hard to find. Flashlight will collect statewide information showing the times that police employees are sued, the reasons why they are sued, and what happens to the lawsuit. It will make that information available for everyone to see.
Search Database
Search through public dispute records to find information about police misconduct cases, settlements, and related documentation.
Search Public Disputes
Use the search form on the left to find public dispute records, settlements, and case information.