Towards police accountability for human rights violations in the americas. In january 2021, with support from open. Verkkoin light of the tumultuous months of civil unrest in the u. s. Triggered by several highly publicized incidents of police shootings of minority citizens, it may. Verkkoa lack of accountability for police officers related to the use of lethal or excessive force, racial and ethnic profiling, discriminatory policing practices, and sexual misconduct. Verkkothe latest in a string of killings of unarmed black americans, the incident once again raises questions about training and the use of force by police. Towards police accountability for human rights violations in the americas. The torture and unlawful killing of.
