#public-safety

#public-safety

The San Jose Police Officers' Association criticizes changes to overtime pay as damaging to investigative work, alleging that the city is using these measures as a negotiating tactic.

Video surveillance significantly enhances street safety. When people see that investments are being made in security, they become more alert to their surroundings and more conscientious about following rules.

In the first half of 2025, Antioch recorded two homicides, down from seven during the same period in 2024, although rape and aggravated assaults increased.

NYPD officers have badges with identification numbers, as do IRS agents, as do FBI agents. And so we're simply asking them to have a mechanism of badge that identifies themselves.

"It would not be reasonable for them to be rescinding regulations that are there to protect the public interest, and the public, from harm," said Jared Margolis, a senior attorney for the Center for Biological Diversity.

The 23-year-old woman was walking along the Flushing-bound platform when she tripped and fell into the path of a 7 train that was entering the transit hub.

The driver of a stolen rental car left two bystanders "severely dismembered" after a fatal crash in Manhattan, leading to serious charges against the driver and passenger.

Assistant chief constable Emma Bond emphasized the police force's extensive experience in handling US presidential visits, ensuring their capability to manage Trump’s visit efficiently.

A group of juveniles walked out of the store with beer and sandwiches and headed out toward Andrews Street.

Braverman stated, "It just shows what a farce our asylum system has become. There are violent, organised criminals who are playing our system and making a lot of money on the backs of others to get into our country illegally."

Citizen has launched a 'NYC Public Safety' account to alert three million users about emergencies, crimes, and safety tips, targeting notifications by neighborhood.

On Monday afternoon, four people were taken to hospital following a suspected gas leak in Kilburn, with seven other individuals reporting minor injuries.

A poll by YouGov indicates that 67% of LGBTQ+ Britons feel safer with a Pride flag displayed, yet many feel unsafe showing affection in public.

Over 200 people rescued, mostly teens, from subway surfing since the program began. This includes 52 people removed from moving trains in 2025.

The decision comes a week after the Pentagon announced that half of the almost 4,000 National Guard soldiers deployed to the Los Angeles area would be released from duty.

The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing, investigating crucial topics from reproductive rights to climate change, ensuring trustworthy journalism is accessible.

Seven ducklings were saved from a storm drain on the Long Island Expressway by officers and workers from the Department of Transportation, Suffolk police reported. Officers Justin Davis, Sameer Malik, and Thomas Cummings were dispatched to the westbound LIE where the ducklings were trapped. Using an excavator, the storm drain cover was lifted to rescue the trapped ducklings, which were then released to Long Island Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation.

Najee Jackson admitted in court to concealing vacuum-sealed bags of marijuana and cigarettes inside his Bureau of Prisons-issued protective vest in January 2025, while on duty at the Brooklyn facility.

The court heard that he followed her to a park in Fulham and he then pinned her down and groped her breasts and touched her down below for several minutes, then she successfully escaped.

The Turbo, engineered by former F1 professionals, boasts extraordinary specifications including a 24,000-watt dual-motor engine and an 1,800-watt-hour battery, reaching speeds of over 100 mph.

An Amber Alert has been issued by New York State Police for a child abduction in Lake George involving a 9-year-old girl named Melina Frattolin.

A man was assaulted on a train after waking up to water being poured on his feet, leading to a violent, unprovoked attack by a fellow passenger.

Hong Kong has issued its highest tropical cyclone warning, T10, due to Typhoon Wipha, which has caused extensive flight cancellations and service disruptions throughout the region.

City employees failed to check for occupants in the homeless encampment before using a bulldozer to clear it, resulting in the tragic death of Cornelius Taylor.

The LAPD reported that around 30 people were injured early Saturday when a car rammed into a crowd outside The Vermont nightclub in Hollywood.

The scale, coordination, and internal facilitation of these activities indicate an operational capability that exceeds the containment capacity of conventional law enforcement measures. A comprehensive and immediate strategic response was required to safeguard national stability and protect public officials and institutions.

Webster officials are warning residents to be on the lookout for a potentially dangerous water monitor that is on the loose in the lakeside town.

Villafana got into a verbal dispute with a 17-year-old passenger before pulling out a firearm and firing multiple rounds.