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3 days ago

Mayor Adams, NYPD announce more than 3,000 illegal guns seized so far in 2025

Officials reported an average of 14 illegal guns seized per day over seven months, marking a significant milestone in reducing crime.
US politics
#gun-violence
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
US politics

Long Island police rip Gov. Hochul for bragging about decrease in crime - hours before cop is shot in face

fromNew York Post
6 days ago
US politics

Long Island police rip Gov. Hochul for bragging about decrease in crime - hours before cop is shot in face

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

City Seizes 1,000 Illegal Guns in 2025

NYPD has removed over 1,000 illegal firearms in 2023, continuing a trend of reducing gun violence in the city.
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago
NYC politics

The ship is turning': NYPD Chief of Department Chell explains how cops are stopping shootings citywide | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYPD, Mayor Adams touts crime reduction as he prepares to seek reelection as an independent candidate | amNewYork

NYPD reports historic low in shootings and crime rates during first quarter of 2025.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

How good would the new NYPD stats be if the left wasn't helping criminals?

Fighting crime effectively leads to significant decreases in criminal activity, as shown by recent NYPD statistics under Commissioner Tisch.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

The ship is turning': NYPD Chief of Department Chell explains how cops are stopping shootings citywide | amNewYork

New York City experiences record-low shootings and homicides in 2025, attributed to effective gun confiscation and increased police visibility.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

NYPD, Mayor Adams touts crime reduction as he prepares to seek reelection as an independent candidate | amNewYork

NYPD reports historic low in shootings and crime rates during first quarter of 2025.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

How good would the new NYPD stats be if the left wasn't helping criminals?

Fighting crime effectively leads to significant decreases in criminal activity, as shown by recent NYPD statistics under Commissioner Tisch.
fromBusiness Matters
1 week ago

Video Surveillance as a Guardian of Safety: Psychological Effects and Engineering Aspects

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.
Privacy professionals
#subway-safety
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Hochul's year-long NYC subway safety plan yields less crime, more ridership

NYC's subway safety initiatives have successfully reduced crime and increased ridership over the past year.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

Hochul's year-long NYC subway safety plan yields less crime, more ridership

NYC's subway safety initiatives have successfully reduced crime and increased ridership over the past year.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Every Block Counts: NYC expands targeted crime-reduction program to all five boroughs | amNewYork

The citywide expansion of Every Block Counts aims to reduce violent crime and improve quality of life.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

NYC Mayor's Race: Eric Adams to be endorsed by slew of law enforcement unions, source says | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams receives endorsements from law enforcement unions as he seeks reelection as an independent candidate.
fromBenzinga
3 weeks ago

Trump Mulls Federal Takeover Of Washington DC And NYC Ahead Of Zohran Mamdani's Mayoral Bid: 'We're Going To Bring New York Back'

Trump proposed a federal takeover of New York City and Washington D.C. to improve governance and lower crime rates.
#oakland
fromsfist.com
9 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sheng Thao Touts Drop In Oakland Crime and $2 Million Crime-Fighting Grant, as Recall Election Looms

fromsfist.com
9 months ago
East Bay (California)

Sheng Thao Touts Drop In Oakland Crime and $2 Million Crime-Fighting Grant, as Recall Election Looms

#public-safety
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Keeping New Yorkers safe with the lowest shootings in recorded history and six-straight quarters of declining crime | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Crime is down' in historic fashion, Mayor Adams and NYPD say in summing up the first six months of 2025 | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Feds Warn MTA to Address Transit Crime or Risk Losing Federal Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation demands stronger crime and safety actions from the MTA to maintain federal funding.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Op-Ed | Keeping New Yorkers safe with the lowest shootings in recorded history and six-straight quarters of declining crime | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago
NYC politics

Crime is down' in historic fashion, Mayor Adams and NYPD say in summing up the first six months of 2025 | amNewYork

NYC politics
fromFingerlakes1.com
2 months ago

New York crime crackdown: FY26 budget boosts police, toughens laws | Fingerlakes1.com

New York's FY26 budget invests heavily in crime reduction and public safety reforms aiming to enhance community security and reduce recidivism.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Feds Warn MTA to Address Transit Crime or Risk Losing Federal Funding

The U.S. Department of Transportation demands stronger crime and safety actions from the MTA to maintain federal funding.
#bart
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Mayor Adams blames illegal migrants' for crime spike on Queens' Roosevelt Avenue, praises feds for gang takedown | amNewYork

Mayor Adams attributes crime on Roosevelt Avenue to illegal migrants and gangs, while highlighting recent crime reductions due to operation initiatives.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Super smash: NYC destroys mopeds, e-bikes as mayor celebrates illegal vehicle crackdown

Mayor Adams' crackdown on illegal vehicles aims to improve public safety and reduce crime in New York City.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Crush and burn: NYC officials destroy hundreds of illegal mopeds as part of fiery crackdown | amNewYork

Mayor Adams leads the destruction of illegal mopeds, citing them as contributors to violent crime in NYC.
City officials emphasize significant efforts to remove illegal vehicles since early 2022.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik dies at 69

Bernard Kerik, former NYC Police Commissioner, died after a private battle with illness. He was credited with improving police-community relations and reducing crime in NYC.
NYC politics
fromBronx Times
2 months ago

Bronx lawmaker introduces Bodega Act to boost safety in NYC stores - Bronx Times

The Bodega Act of 2025 aims to improve safety for NYC bodegas by providing grants for security upgrades.
#new-york-city
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC Sees Overall Crime Drop to Record Low Levels

New York City experienced historic declines in crime during Q1 2025, achieving the lowest shootings and murders in recorded history.
NYC politics
fromPlanetizen
2 months ago

New York State Budget Includes $68B MTA Capital Plan, Boosts Transit Security

New York's 2026 budget prioritizes subway safety with significant investments in law enforcement, safety upgrades, and mental health services.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC Sees Overall Crime Drop to Record Low Levels

New York City experienced historic declines in crime during Q1 2025, achieving the lowest shootings and murders in recorded history.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

NYC Mayor And NYPD Commissioner Celebrate a Drop in Crime

Mayor Adams emphasizes New York City's budget priorities focused on childcare, crime reduction, and tax cuts amid declining crime rates.
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

City reports fewer crimes, stable crowds in Sixth Street pilot - Austin Monitor

The Sixth Street Entertainment District saw a reduction in violent crime following a pilot program.
fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk
2 months ago

Dance being used to give young people leadership and tackle crime

This qualification shows that a youth club can be more than a place to get fit and perform. It can be a launch pad, the beginning of what happens when we centre on their voices and their futures.
London politics
#san-francisco
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Mayor Lurie: San Francisco saw its safest Lunar New Year weekend since 2017

San Francisco saw a significant drop in crime during the Lunar New Year weekend, marking the safest celebration since 2017.
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 months ago

Data: Crime is down in SF's Tenderloin after business curfew, which may expand to other districts

The curfew in San Francisco's Tenderloin district effectively reduced crime and improved safety for residents.
SF LGBT
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Mayor Lurie: San Francisco saw its safest Lunar New Year weekend since 2017

San Francisco saw a significant drop in crime during the Lunar New Year weekend, marking the safest celebration since 2017.
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Day 47 of the 16th St. Plaza Crackdown: A preacher's observation

Daniel Covenencia's preaching is supported by increased police presence, which has improved safety at the 16th Street BART Plaza.
Miami food
fromMiami Herald
3 months ago

Miami-Dade sheriff: 100 days since I was elected, here's what I've done so far | Opinion

The new sheriff has made significant crime reductions and initiated reforms in Miami-Dade in just 100 days.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Rising number of women stopped and searched by police in England and Wales

The number of women subjected to stop and search has increased, contrasting with a decrease for men, signaling potential issues in policing practices.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Met Police to cut 1,700 police and staff amid shock funding fears

Scotland Yard is reducing officers due to a £260 million budget shortfall, raising concerns about public safety amid rising crime rates.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NY lawmakers pass budget extender as negotiations for key Hochul proposals remain at a 'standstill'

Personally, that's quite frustrating to me. I think we can do both things at once, but apparently that is not in the cards so I do not know the answer of when we will actually get to the budget bills.
NYC politics
fromABC7 New York
4 months ago

Trump taps his former defense attorney, Alina Habba, to be New Jersey's top federal prosecutor

Alina Habba has been appointed as the new top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, emphasizing a focus on crime and aligning with Trump's agenda.
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The effects of crime you don't think about

Lower crime rates lead to thriving communities and enhanced quality of life.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Data helps Met convict 100 men who targeted women

The Metropolitan Police's data-driven V100 programme has successfully convicted over 100 dangerous offenders targeting women in London.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

What to know about the El Salvador mega-prison where Trump sent deported Venezuelans

El Salvador's mega-prison Cecot is controversial for detaining Venezuelan migrants without trial amidst a backdrop of significant crime reduction and human rights concerns.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Mayor and LAPD chief tout data that show homicides and shootings on the decline

Los Angeles leaders highlighted substantial reductions in homicide and gun violence over the past year, indicating a clearer path towards urban safety driven by community collaboration.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

MacArthur Park, riddled by drugs and crime, is different now, mayor says

"Many of those vending stands provided an open air market for illegal activity," Bass said during a news conference outlining the city's efforts to address the problems around the park. "Now, after collaborative and comprehensive efforts, including actions by the council office and community groups, the results are beginning to show."
NYC politics
#nyc-subway
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | MTA CEO Janno Lieber talks future of subways and safety during overnight ride | amNewYork

MTA Chair Janno Lieber highlights the positive impact of NYPD's overnight patrols on subway crime.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Subway crime continues to drop througout January: NYPD and MTA

Subway crimes in NYC dropped significantly in January 2025 compared to the previous year, despite increased ridership due to congestion pricing.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE | MTA CEO Janno Lieber talks future of subways and safety during overnight ride | amNewYork

MTA Chair Janno Lieber highlights the positive impact of NYPD's overnight patrols on subway crime.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
5 months ago

Subway crime continues to drop througout January: NYPD and MTA

Subway crimes in NYC dropped significantly in January 2025 compared to the previous year, despite increased ridership due to congestion pricing.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Mayor Adams set to be grilled by Congress with three other sanctuary city leaders on controversial immigration laws

Mayor Adams walks a political tightrope during congressional hearing on sanctuary cities, emphasizing collaboration with federal partners against crime.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

A slimmed-down LAPD seems here to stay. What happens to crime with fewer cops?

LAPD leaders are beginning to question the need for more officers as recent crime trends show a decrease in violent crime amidst reduced staffing levels.
California
fromNew York Post
8 months ago

Exclusive | Biden-bashing Dem donor Whitney Tilson to run for NYC mayor

Whitney Tilson is running for NYC mayor, pledging major reforms including reducing crime and tackling corruption.
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