'Queen's army' or public servants? The lawsuit challenging Brown's private police force and why it matters
A lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Rhode Island against Brown University challenges the secrecy of its private police force, arguing it should be subject to public records laws due to its state-granted powers. Journalists and a former officer claim the force operates without accountability, raising concerns about transparency in private university policing. The case highlights national disparities, as most private campus police in the US remain exempt from open record requirements despite wielding public authority.
A lawsuit filed by the ACLU of Rhode Island against Brown University challenges the secrecy of its private police force, arguing it should be subject to public records laws due to its state-granted powers. Journalists and a former officer claim the force operates without accountability, raising concerns about transparency in private university policing. The case highlights national disparities, as most private campus police in the US remain exempt from open record requirements despite wielding public authority.
