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The Open Brady List: Transparent Platform for Documenting and Reporting Alleged Misconduct

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Misconduct Categories for Complaints

Easily submit a complaint about alleged policemisconduct for a thorough review and public transparency.

  • Abuse of Authority
  • Bias
  • Bribery / Official Corruption
  • Conduct Unbecoming [Off-Duty]
  • Criminal Behavior
  • Discourtesy
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug / Alcohol Abuse
  • False Arrest
  • False Statements
  • First Amendment
  • Illegal Search
  • Language
  • Lockup Procedures
  • Medical
  • Misconduct
  • Money / Property
  • Operation / Personnel Violations
  • Personal Violations
  • Racial Profiling
  • Supervisory Responsibilities
  • Traffic
  • Use of Force
  • Verbal Abuse
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Officer Accountability

Hold officers accountable for their actions by documenting concerns and promoting police transparency.

Complainant Privacy

Once we validate your complaint, only you and the officers/representatives involved will be aware of any Personally Identifiable Information associated with your public complaint

Explore Credibility and Complaints

Document, Search, and Report Alleged Misconduct and Credibility Issues on OpenBradyList

Community-Driven Public Sector Accountability

Empower Community Oversight of Police Conduct with OpenBradyList

FREQUENT QUESTIONS

How to contribute?

Take a look at our lists and contribute by provide verifiable information as we build our databases. We only accept verifiable information and provide public results of our research to back that information.

Do you require payment?

No, we prioritize transparency and only require validation and resources via our vetting process.

Can you help with the research?

Yes, we conduct thorough public-facing research on personnel if they are deemed problematic as reported by our community.

What is a Brady List?

A Brady List is a record of law enforcement officers with known credibility concerns, including dishonesty, misconduct, or other behaviors that could affect their reliability as witnesses in court. These lists derive from the Supreme Court case Brady v. Maryland, which requires prosecutors to disclose evidence that could ensure a fair trial.

Why Are Brady Lists important and how are they managed?

  • Fairness in Justice: Knowing if an officer involved in your case has a history of misconduct can be crucial for an honest and fair legal process.
  • Accountability: Transparency about police misconduct prevents wrongful convictions and strengthens public trust.
  • Access to Information: Traditional Brady Lists are often secret or only partially disclosed, limiting public oversight.


Most existing Brady Lists are controlled by government agencies, such as police departments or prosecutor’s offices. They restrict who can submit complaints, often keep lists secret, and govern inclusion according to internal policies. The other remaining lists are stagnant or unreliable altogether.

Where are the other lists?

We proudly maintain a tracker of all known Brady List Websites for your reference at any time. Feel free to cross-reference whenever needed!