Police accountability is difficult at best and impossible at worst. It’s not a mistake that so many police procedural dramas make fun of Internal Affairs; because bureaucracy loves nothing more than secrecy, and no one likes more paperwork.
More protections should exist for police department insiders who oust misconduct.
In response to this great need, the Government Accountability Project prepared a guide for protecting police whistleblowers from retaliation. It covers legal protections, reporting mechanisms, and strategies for officers considering reporting misconduct by colleagues.
Rita Williams works with attorneys, advocates, and organizations navigating police misconduct, civil rights exposure, and institutional accountability. Consulting available for pattern analysis, litigation support, and policy review.
