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fromPadailypost
17 hours ago

New police chief likes being the good guy

Reifschneider said he tries to think about a moment when he helped someone, even if it's something mundane like pulling up behind a driver who ran out of gas. He's encouraged his fellow police officers to also reflect on a good deed.
Mission District
#nypd
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
Mental health
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
Boston
fromBronx Times
1 hour ago

NYPD to reopen former 40th Precinct as base of Bronx Patrol Borough South - Bronx Times

The NYPD is restaffing the former 40th Precinct station house to serve as the base for Bronx Patrol Borough South.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

NYPD fires officer who drove wrong way on Henry Hudson Parkway, killing 2

An NYPD officer was fired for reckless driving and failing to assist victims after pursuing a pickup truck that caused a fatal crash.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Mayor Mamdani signals openness to NYPD gang database, citing reforms

Mayor Zohran Mamdani shows increased openness to the NYPD's gang database, acknowledging reforms while moving away from his previous stance to abolish it.
NYC parents
fromNBC New York
3 days ago

NYPD searching for young sisters from Coney Island

NYPD is searching for two missing sisters, Jerzayah and Jeliyeh Singleton, last seen leaving their Coney Island home.
Mental health
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD Head Therapist Resigns Amid Moonlighting Probe

NYPD's mental health official resigned after allegations of billing for hours not worked while moonlighting out of state.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
12 hours ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
7 hours ago

Drunk armed Brooklyn man shows up at NYPD stationhouse asking for help, is arrested

A man was arrested at a Brooklyn NYPD station for being armed and wearing a bullet-resistant vest while complaining about stolen mail.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Police hunt for driver who mowed into cop during Brooklyn traffic stop | amNewYork

Police are searching for a driver who injured an officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn by reversing into him.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
7 hours ago

Drunk armed Brooklyn man shows up at NYPD stationhouse asking for help, is arrested

A man was arrested at a Brooklyn NYPD station for being armed and wearing a bullet-resistant vest while complaining about stolen mail.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Police hunt for driver who mowed into cop during Brooklyn traffic stop | amNewYork

Police are searching for a driver who injured an officer during a traffic stop in Brooklyn by reversing into him.
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Activists suing LAPD allege officer shot foam rounds at their groins at point-blank range

Three activists filed a lawsuit against LAPD for being shot with foam rounds at close range during a protest.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

The Guardian view on London and antisocial behaviour: a real problem inflated by online panic | Editorial

London faces social issues, but investment in youth clubs aims to address antisocial behavior and provide safe spaces for teenagers.
#policing
fromIndependent
1 day ago
London politics

Paul Williams: Scrutiny of garda staffing resources shows changing landscape of policing in Ireland

Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
fromIndependent
1 day ago
London politics

Paul Williams: Scrutiny of garda staffing resources shows changing landscape of policing in Ireland

#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
6 hours ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 hours ago

Police corruption investigation garners new arrest as Toronto man charged with trafficking firearm | CBC News

The 27-year-old man was apprehended by York police on March 19 and charged with trafficking a firearm, according to court documents. Between April 16 and June 2, 2025, the man allegedly offered to 'transfer' a firearm 'while knowingly not being authorized to do so.'
Canada news
Philosophy
fromApaonline
3 hours ago

Promoting Civic Friendship: The Transformative Power of Public Spaces

The neighborhood in Lisbon faces challenges due to population growth, infrastructure strain, and a need for community-driven solutions like SAAL.
fromBoston.com
8 hours ago

Swansea police recover 5 guns from home after report that second grader brought weapon to school

Officers received a report Monday night that, on a previous day, a second grade student at Mark G. Hoyle Elementary School may have brought a gun to school and showed it to at least two other students.
SF parents
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 hours ago

Attorney speaking after man shot by ICE in Stanislaus County traffic stop

A man was shot by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Patterson, California, after allegedly using his vehicle as a weapon.
#san-francisco
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SFPD Chief Tries to Downplay Rise In Homicides Since the New Year

San Francisco experienced a 250% increase in homicides in early 2026 compared to the previous year, despite overall crime rates declining.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: SF Police Are Cracking Down on Scofflaw Cyclists

San Francisco police are intensifying enforcement against cyclists violating traffic laws, particularly in high-injury areas.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

SFPD Chief Tries to Downplay Rise In Homicides Since the New Year

San Francisco experienced a 250% increase in homicides in early 2026 compared to the previous year, despite overall crime rates declining.
#police-shooting
US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Details emerge on fatal police shooting of 27-year-old woman in N.H.

A 27-year-old woman was shot and killed by police in New Hampshire during a domestic disturbance response.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Woman shot and killed by police in N.H.

A woman was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Northfield, New Hampshire.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Details emerge on fatal police shooting of 27-year-old woman in N.H.

A 27-year-old woman was shot and killed by police in New Hampshire during a domestic disturbance response.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Woman shot and killed by police in N.H.

A woman was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Northfield, New Hampshire.
#ice
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Dashcam video shows what led up to ICE shooting after traffic stop in Stanislaus Co.

ICE agents shot a suspected gang member in Patterson during an attempted arrest related to a murder investigation in El Salvador.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

ICE officers shot a murder suspect in California after he allegedly attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Dashcam video shows what led up to ICE shooting after traffic stop in Stanislaus Co.

ICE agents shot a suspected gang member in Patterson during an attempted arrest related to a murder investigation in El Salvador.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

ICE agents in Northern California shoot man after he allegedly tries to run them over

ICE officers shot a murder suspect in California after he allegedly attempted to run over an officer with his vehicle.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Tuesday briefing: What is driving the record rise in stalking offences?

Stalking offences in England and Wales have surged over the past decade, with significant increases in every region.
#east-harlem
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

East Harlem police shooting: Cops critically wound knife-wielding man who allegedly terrorized supermarket workers | amNewYork

Police shot a knife-wielding man in East Harlem after he threatened store workers and failed to comply with commands to drop the weapon.
Upper West Side
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

East Harlem police shooting: Cops critically wound knife-wielding man who allegedly terrorized supermarket workers | amNewYork

Police shot a knife-wielding man in East Harlem after he threatened store workers and failed to comply with commands to drop the weapon.
Chicago
fromTruthout
3 days ago

ICE Presence Persists in Chicago as Raids Shift to Quieter Tactics

Federal immigration agents continue to operate in Chicago, impacting communities despite a reduction in visible presence since last fall.
#police-accountability
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago
Law

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago
SF politics

What future does police accountability have in Berkeley?

Berkeley's City Council fired Police Accountability Director Hansel Aguilar following months of tension with the Police Accountability Board, police department, and city agencies over oversight and reform efforts.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Mamdani On Notice Edition - Streetsblog New York City

82% of police officers at Staten Island's 120th Precinct received multiple reckless driving tickets, raising concerns about their parking privileges.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Law
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
Education
fromHoodline
6 days ago

NYC Sheriff Supervisor Says Reassigned Over Background Checks

A senior investigator was removed for refusing to compromise on background checks for sheriff's academy recruits amid a hiring surge.
Boston
fromBoston.com
19 hours ago

Man fatally shot by Boston police near Northeastern University campus identified

Police shot and killed Jacob Graves during a mental health crisis after he attacked officers with a weapon, resulting in multiple injuries to responders.
fromNew York Daily News
8 hours ago

Accused gunman in Brooklyn baby stray bullet slay says he was seeking revenge for prior shooting

Amuri Greene, 21, told police he was seeking revenge for a prior shooting when he opened fire, resulting in the tragic death of 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore.
Brooklyn
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours ago

Two dead after separate double stabbings just hours apart in London

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams expressed condolences, stating, 'My thoughts remain with the victim's family and loved ones, as well as those in the community who have been affected by this incident.'
London politics
California
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

Creepy secret spy cameras are found hidden outside California homes - as terrifying warning issued

Hidden spy cameras are being discovered outside homes in Los Angeles County, likely used by burglars to monitor homeowners.
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

A Bay Area city is offering free doorbell cameras. Experts are raising concerns.

The safety tool can improve case solvability, support suspect identification and enhance overall public safety outcomes.
Privacy technologies
New York City
fromStreetsblog New York City
17 hours ago

Upper West Siders Beg DOT For A 'Low-Traffic Neighborhood' - Streetsblog New York City

Community Board 7 seeks to implement low-traffic neighborhoods to reduce pollution and improve quality of life on residential streets.
Social justice
fromPUNCH
1 week ago

What Does a Bar Owe Its Neighbors?

Bartenders in urban areas face challenges of homelessness and mental health crises, requiring a balance of compassion, safety, and quick decision-making.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Video undermines ICE account of officer shooting a man in Minneapolis

A city-released video contradicts ICE's account of a January shooting involving federal officers and two Venezuelan men, leading to investigations and suspensions.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
2 days ago

Video: SFPD Uses Drone to Track Robbery/Auto Burglary Suspects, Four Suspects Arrested

San Francisco police utilized drone technology to track and apprehend suspects involved in multiple crimes, including a mugging and auto burglaries.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Revealed: Find the garda staffing levels in your area as frontline numbers fall by nearly 600 and one in 10 stations left unmanned

Almost 600 fewer frontline gardaí have been reported compared to six years ago, leading to a significant number of stations lacking dedicated officers.
UK news
#police-misconduct
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

San Bernardino Police slammed handcuffed teen to the ground, lawsuit alleges

An 18-year-old woman sued San Bernardino police for alleged excessive force during an arrest, resulting in serious injuries and false accusations.
Brooklyn
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
5 hours ago

Police searching for driver who struck and injured 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn Paper

Police are searching for a driver who struck an 11-year-old girl in Sheepshead Bay and fled the scene last month.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor opens Bellevue medical outpost for Rikers detainees, saying it's a step toward closing the jail | amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a new medical unit at Bellevue Hospital, marking progress towards closing Rikers Island and improving care for detainees.
#police-corruption
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How US police corruption actually works, according to a former NYPD cop

Former NYPD officer Mike Dowd, convicted of drug-related corruption, explains how police corruption develops within precincts and advocates for improved accountability measures.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Creepy surveillance': why some cities are shutting down Flock cameras amid privacy concerns

Residents of Dunwoody, Georgia, are protesting the city's contract with Flock Safety over privacy concerns and data ownership issues.
Privacy technologies
fromFortune
3 days ago

Your neighbor just got a home security system, but should you be worried? 'It's inherently a little creepy' says surveillance expert | Fortune

Consumers are increasingly concerned about privacy and data control regarding home surveillance technology.
SF parents
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Man dies after group fight in Concord elementary school parking lot, police say

A man died following a group fight in a school parking lot during an after school program.
California
fromABC30 Fresno
1 day ago

ICE involved in shooting in Stanislaus County, officials confirm

ICE was involved in a shooting incident in Stanislaus County, with a suspect hospitalized and ongoing investigation.
New York City
fromTampa Free Press
1 day ago

Mamdani's Racial Equity Pivot: New York City Hall Defends Scrubbing 'DEI' From New Report - Tampa Free Press

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani addressed the removal of DEI terminology from a racial equity report, framing it as a necessary improvement.
NYC politics
fromThe Marshall Project
4 days ago

In New York City, Mamdani's New Appointee Talks About Reimagining Public Safety

New York City establishes the Office of Community Safety to enhance crime prevention and support services under Mayor Mamdani's leadership.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

North Andover police working to get body cameras after Kelsey Fitzsimmons shooting

North Andover is implementing a body-worn camera program for police to enhance accountability and seek grant funding to reduce taxpayer costs.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Teen who went to photograph L.A. 'No Kings' rally shot, blinded by Homeland Security agent, attorney says

A USC freshman lost his eye after being shot by a DHS agent during a protest in Los Angeles.
New York City
fromHoodline
1 day ago

Beverly Road Subway Assault Leaves Man Hospitalized

A 30-year-old man was assaulted at a subway station, leaving him hospitalized, while police seek the unprovoked attacker.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

East Bay police search for suspect in Vallejo killing as family seeks justice for young woman

A 21-year-old woman was fatally shot in Vallejo, prompting her family to seek justice and answers regarding the incident.
fromInvestigative Post
5 days ago

Investigative Post event on reforming Buffalo and NY government.

John Kaehny has written and successfully lobbied for the passage of state and New York City laws related to government transparency and accountability, including the first open data law in the world in 2012.
NYC politics
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
1 day ago

Bronx officials try to rein in social media 'takeovers' after winter events turn chaotic

Social media companies are urged to prevent organized chaos among teenagers, as seen in recent incidents in the Bronx and Washington Square Park.
New York City
fromJust The News
1 day ago

DOJ to probe NYC Mayor Mamdani's 'racial equity' plan

The U.S. Department of Justice will review New York City's racial equity plan due to potential conflicts with federal anti-discrimination laws.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Do we really need truncheons and pepper spray to fight off London's feral' teenage shoplifters? | Zoe Williams

Teenagers in Clapham caused chaos, leading to shoplifting and fireworks, prompting varied public reactions and concerns about safety and control.
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Santa Clara County sheriff reports drop in use of force cases - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office reports a year-over-year decline in use of force incidents, with 603 reported in 2025.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Two dead in Pomona police pursuit stemming from domestic violence call

A domestic violence call in Pomona led to a police pursuit, resulting in two fatalities and the arrest of suspect Marshall Judson.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

NAACP responds after homeless man 'dumped' in Oakland by San Leandro police

San Leandro officers forcibly transported a homeless man to Oakland and 'dumped' him, prompting outrage from civil rights groups.
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Five Met officers taken off duty after weapons find

Five Metropolitan Police officers removed from front-line duties after firearms and a Taser were found on a London street.
#bronx
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Bronx slashing near Castle Hill Ave - tips sought

A 25-year-old man was slashed in the neck in the Bronx after a verbal dispute, and the attacker remains unidentified.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYPD detectives probing Bronx murder seeking doorbell camera video end up with confession instead

A 21-year-old man was fatally shot in the Bronx, and the suspect confessed to the crime when approached by police.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Bronx slashing near Castle Hill Ave - tips sought

A 25-year-old man was slashed in the neck in the Bronx after a verbal dispute, and the attacker remains unidentified.
New York City
fromHoodline
5 days ago

Queens police seek two in Jamaica Ave robbery

A 25-year-old man was robbed and assaulted in Queens, with two suspects still at large as police seek public assistance.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Roving security team to tackle surge in antisocial behaviour in Dublin parks

A new Mobile Security Crew will patrol city parks to deter antisocial behavior during a six-month trial period.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Court Orders California Sheriff to Release Personnel Records in Watchdog Investigation | KQED

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office must comply with subpoenas issued by the county's civilian oversight board as part of a whistleblower investigation into alleged misconduct, a state appeals court ruled Thursday.
California
New York City
fromCity Journal
1 week ago

Madison Square Garden Honored the NYPD. Mamdani Should Follow Suit

Showing support for the police through policy action is as important as expressing gratitude.
NYC politics
fromFox News
2 weeks ago

Mamdani moves to sideline NYC police with new safety office under sweeping overhaul

NYC Mayor Mamdani creates Office of Community Safety to centralize public safety programs, shifting focus from policing to prevention and community support services.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Suspected prowler allegedly engaged in 'inappropriate behavior,' linked to 6 Oakland incidents: OPD

Oakland police link a man to at least six prowling incidents in East Oakland neighborhoods, with reports beginning in March 2025 and ongoing investigations in Maxwell Park.
Privacy professionals
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

LAPD's relationship with Flock Safety under scrutiny from oversight body

The Los Angeles Police Commission requested a report on how Flock Safety stores and shares license plate reader data, citing federal access during immigration enforcement operations.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
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