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fromGothamist
20 hours ago
New York City

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

fromNewsday
14 hours ago
New York Islanders

NY Islanders solicit funds for NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran convicted of manslaughter

fromNewsday
3 days ago
NYC LGBT

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

New York City
fromTheGrio
14 hours ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

NYPD officers' violent arrest caught on video; Mamdani calls it 'extremely disturbing'

Two NYPD officers are placed on modified duty after a violent arrest captured on video.
Brooklyn
from710 WOR
8 minutes ago

NYPD Detectives On Modified Duty After Brooklyn Incident | 710 WOR

Two NYPD detectives are under investigation for violently arresting an innocent man, leading to public outcry and calls for justice.
New York City
fromGothamist
20 hours ago

NYPD: Officers on modified duty after botched drug bust, violent arrest caught on video

Two NYPD officers are on modified duty after a botched drug bust led to excessive force against an innocent man.
New York Islanders
fromNewsday
14 hours ago

NY Islanders solicit funds for NYPD Sergeant Erik Duran convicted of manslaughter

The Islanders supported a legal defense fund for a convicted NYPD sergeant, prompting mixed reactions from the community.
NYC LGBT
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Richard Carter, of Valley Stream, dies in Queens shooting; NYPD seeking suspect

A shooting in Queens resulted in the death of Richard Carter, 49, with no arrests or clear motive identified.
New York City
fromTheGrio
14 hours ago

Police brutality swings back into full view in after NYPD brutally assaults man in case of mistaken identity

NYPD officers were filmed violently arresting a man in a Brooklyn liquor store, prompting an investigation by Mayor Mamdani.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
1 day ago

NYPD officers' violent arrest caught on video; Mamdani calls it 'extremely disturbing'

Two NYPD officers are placed on modified duty after a violent arrest captured on video.
fromwww.cbc.ca
21 hours ago

Peel police officer who shot man with knife 5 times in Mississauga last year cleared by SIU | CBC News

"There is no basis for proceeding with criminal charges in this case," wrote SIU director Joseph Martino in his decision. "The file is closed."
SF parents
Washington DC
fromwww.theguardian.com
17 hours ago

Georgia man charged over attacks that killed DHS worker and other woman

An Atlanta man has been charged in attacks that left two women dead and a man critically injured, raising concerns about his citizenship status.
#police-misconduct
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Saint John police chief accused of misconduct in Ontario, lawsuits reveal | CBC News

Heather Harmer accuses Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce of misconduct related to her husband's suicide and seeks over $31M in damages.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
15 hours ago

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

A former police officer pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and harassment in a case involving an extramarital relationship.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Saint John police chief accused of misconduct in Ontario, lawsuits reveal | CBC News

Heather Harmer accuses Saint John Police Chief Robert Bruce of misconduct related to her husband's suicide and seeks over $31M in damages.
#shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
15 hours ago

Here's how the city commemorated the 13th anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombing

Boston commemorates the Boston Marathon bombing anniversary with One Boston Day, emphasizing community service and remembrance.
#police-shooting
fromwww.cbc.ca
20 hours ago
Canada news

Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter after killing a man in Niagara Falls, Ont. | CBC News

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Officer having 'mild anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

fromwww.cbc.ca
20 hours ago
Canada news

Toronto police officer charged with manslaughter after killing a man in Niagara Falls, Ont. | CBC News

fromBoston.com
1 month ago
US news

Officer having 'mild anxiety attack' took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

SF politics
fromMission Local
22 hours ago

SFPD police chief and watchdog to be evaluated following Mission Local reporting

The San Francisco police commission will evaluate Chief Derrick Lew and Paul Henderson after nearly 10 years without reviews.
#law-enforcement
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Blakeman says NYPD cop thought 'out of the box' by throwing cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman supports pardoning former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, calling his conviction an injustice and advocating for law enforcement.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Blakeman says NYPD cop thought 'out of the box' by throwing cooler that killed fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman supports pardoning former NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran, calling his conviction an injustice and advocating for law enforcement.
California
fromCalifornia Post
3 days ago

Elite cop caught swiping on dating app during fatal standoff where Batman-like gadget deployed

A sheriff's deputy was filmed using a dating app during a standoff with an armed suspect, prompting an internal investigation by the department.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

State Police Lt. who oversaw Karen Read investigation retires

Brian Tully, who oversaw the controversial Karen Read murder investigation, has retired from the Massachusetts State Police.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

Beyond the Bodyguard: Why Executive Protection Requires a New Playbook

The executive protection model must evolve from a reactive approach to a comprehensive security infrastructure due to increased accessibility of personal information.
Social justice
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Can Columbus, Ohio teach the NYPD about crowd control? Mamdani wants to find out.

Columbus emphasizes conversation and de-escalation in protest policing, contrasting with aggressive tactics historically used by the NYPD.
Pets
fromNew York Post
3 days ago

NJ pitbulls kill good Samaritan who tried to break up their fight

A good Samaritan was mauled to death while trying to break up a fight between three pit bulls in Newark, New Jersey.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
17 hours ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
Education
fromSecuritymagazine
6 days ago

School's Out, But Security's Not: Preparing for K-12 Summertime Security

Summer vacation does not reduce security threats in K-12 environments; instead, the nature of risks changes significantly.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

74-year-old man struck and killed on FDR Drive, police say

A 74-year-old man died after being struck by two vehicles while crossing Manhattan's FDR Drive.
SF parents
fromDefector
3 hours ago

The Killing That Won't Let Go | Defector

Grief persists indefinitely, and justice remains elusive for Steve Cornejo, who was shot and killed 21 years ago without the shooter facing charges.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 hours ago

Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide

Police Chief Kevin Davis stated that both Justin and his wife were found dead at their home after their teenage son called 911. The couple was going through a divorce.
US news
New York Islanders
fromNew York Post
18 hours ago

NYC corrections officers stole $228K in fraudulent pay: DA

A group of New York jail guards allegedly defrauded the city of over $220,000 by submitting false timesheets for pay they did not earn.
fromPadailypost
1 week 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
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

An immigration agent shot out his eye at a 'No Kings' rally. His lawyers plan to file claim against Homeland Security

A USC student was shot and blinded by a DHS officer during a protest, prompting a federal civil rights lawsuit against the agency.
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Man killed in stabbing attack near Union Station in downtown Los Angeles

A man was found suffering from multiple stab wounds outside Union Station in downtown Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Alameda Street.
Los Angeles
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Mississauga: police | CBC News

A man had been hit and was pronounced dead at the scene, they said. Police said on social media that the driver and vehicle stayed behind at the scene.
Canada news
#policing
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago
Mindfulness

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.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian mindsets are complementary, essential for effective policing.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week 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.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Man (40s) arrested after Waterford pensioner's death 'was known to victim'

Gardaí say they are investigating 'all of the circumstances' in relation to the incident that occurred in the townland of Cappagh.
London politics
NYC politics
fromwww.foxnews.com
3 days ago

Gubernatorial candidate vows to pardon cop convicted of manslaughter in death of fleeing suspect

Bruce Blakeman plans to pardon Sgt. Erik Duran, convicted of manslaughter for the death of a fleeing suspect, calling the sentence unjust.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Riverside cop seemingly on dating app amid standoff sparks investigation

A Riverside County deputy was seen using a dating app during a standoff with a grand theft suspect, prompting an internal investigation.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Southport killer's parents bear considerable blame' for preventable' attack

Chairman Sir Adrian Fulford concluded that this terrible event could have been and should have been prevented, emphasizing that the killer's family failed to share their concerns with authorities.
UK news
Boston
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Man dies in four-vehicle crash after police chase

A 23-year-old man died after a police pursuit led to a collision involving multiple vehicles, resulting in several injuries.
#brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
17 hours ago

Dozens arrested in NYPD takedown of rival Brooklyn gangs

Thirty-six members of rival Brooklyn gangs were arrested for multiple shootings, including one fatality, following a three-year investigation.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Brooklyn woman who died in police custody had been hospitalized twice hours before succumbing: sources | amNewYork

Zamiqua Miller, 33, died in Central Booking after being hospitalized twice for illness days prior to her death.
Brooklyn
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Woman dies in custody on drug charge at Brooklyn Central Booking, police say

Zamiqua Miller, a 33-year-old woman, died in police custody in Brooklyn after being found unconscious.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Man shot dead inside Brooklyn apartment as police hunt for gunman | amNewYork

A man was shot dead in a Brooklyn apartment, prompting a manhunt for the gunman by police.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
4 days ago

Woman's body recovered from waters off Brooklyn shoreline

A woman's body was recovered from the water off the Brooklyn shoreline, and an autopsy will determine her cause of death.
#school-shooting
US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Video shows moment Oklahoma high school principal tackled gunman before being shot

A principal tackled an armed former student at a high school, preventing a potential mass shooting.
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago
US news

Watch: Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee

US news
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Video shows moment Oklahoma high school principal tackled gunman before being shot

A principal tackled an armed former student at a high school, preventing a potential mass shooting.
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago
US news

Watch: Dramatic video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackle, disarm gunman as students flee

New York Islanders
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Victim's family angered by Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop

The Islanders promoted a fundraiser for a convicted former police sergeant, raising concerns about its implications for public trust in the legal system.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Two dogs stabbed, one killed while defending historic L.A. cemetery, says heartbroken owner

The cemetery in Compton faces financial hardship and violence from thieves, leading the owner to consider selling after the death of her dog.
London politics
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Scarlett Faulkner (29) dies in hospital weeks after roadside attack

Scarlett Faulkner, 29, died after being on life support for three weeks following a roadside attack in Co Tipperary.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
fromIndependent
4 days ago

'Terrible decision' to allow garda jailed for fracturing teenager's skull to resign rather than be dismissed, says TD

Garda Lorcan Murphy was sentenced to a year in prison for an assault in which a teenager's skull was fractured. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault causing harm.
Law
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
22 hours ago

Upsetting': Tisch places two NYPD cops on modified duty after viral video of Brooklyn liquor store beating | amNewYork

Two Brooklyn cops were placed on modified duty after a viral video showed them beating a man inside a liquor store.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Stealing from the dead: Medical Examiner's investigator pleads to theft charge

Adrian Munoz pleaded no contest to stealing a crucifix from a deceased man, receiving jail time and probation as punishment.
SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Oklahoma principal shot disarming ex-student with semi-automatic guns

A principal disarmed an armed former student, preventing a potential tragedy at a high school in Oklahoma.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

The hacking group appears to have exploited vulnerabilities in a system used by the Los Angeles city attorney's office, enabling the group to make off with nearly 340,000 files.
Los Angeles
Boston
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Family of Stephenson King Jr., the man killed by Boston police officer now charged with manslaughter, demands transparency

Family of Stephenson King Jr. demands release of body-camera footage following his fatal shooting by a Boston police officer.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Two years on from the Bondi Junction stabbings, eight courageous people will receive special bravery awards

Bravery awards were given to eight individuals, including Faraz Tahir, who responded heroically during a tragic stabbing incident at Bondi Junction.
US news
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

AG Letitia James won't seek criminal charges against cop who fatally ran over sleeping man in Queens park during U.S. Open | amNewYork

No criminal charges will be filed against the officer who struck and killed Erasmo Huerta Gonzalez in Queens during the U.S. Open.
fromABC7 San Francisco
6 days ago

Central CA detective shot and killed while serving eviction notice at Porterville home, sheriff says

Sheriff Boudreaux confirmed that the detective was shot while serving an eviction notice, and the suspect is believed to be armed with a high-powered rifle.
California
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

State Police trooper accused of child abuse facing more charges

Michael Gagnon, of Plympton, was initially arrested in November arraigned on charges of domestic assault and battery and aggravated assault on a child under 14 years of age, Plympton police said at the time.
US news
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Subway crime: NYPD transit chief explains how department is shifting resources after Grand Central Station machete attack | amNewYork

A violent attack in Grand Central Station by Anthony Griffin resulted in multiple injuries and his eventual death by police intervention.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Team Member Dies in Standoff with Dallas Police

Robinson's true identity was revealed after the Irving police released a bulletin for a car with stolen government plates. A Dallas officer noticed the vehicle in question while working a security job with Robinson six months prior. Dallas police attempted to pull Robinson over on Mar. 11, and Robinson fled before being rediscovered in a hospital parking garage.
US politics
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
2 days ago

Funeral held for 7-month-old baby shot in Brooklyn as family feels unimaginable loss

A 7-month-old girl was killed by a stray bullet, leading to a heartbreaking funeral attended by family and community members.
New York City
fromHoodline
2 days ago

East Flatbush Blaze Kills 2, Firefighter Injured

A late-night fire in East Flatbush resulted in two fatalities and one firefighter hospitalized due to smoke inhalation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Police officer dies in line of duty while trying to save others in danger'

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting and the sacrifice of police officers in the line of duty.
#queens
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Man stabbed to death in Queens apartment, woman injured after man knocks at their door: sources

A man was stabbed to death and a woman injured in a Queens home during a violent incident early Sunday morning.
NYC parents
fromQNS
1 month ago

NYPD officer who died in Kuwait after suffering medical episode was a married father of six children from Cambria Heights - QNS

New York Army National Guard Major Sorffly Davius, a 46-year-old NYPD officer and father of six, died in Kuwait on March 6 from an undetermined medical emergency while serving with the 42nd Infantry Division.
New York City
fromGothamist
5 days ago

NYPD shot and killed man who slashed 3 with machete at Grand Central, officials said

A man attacked three people with a machete at Grand Central subway station before being shot by police.
fromBoston.com
1 week 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
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

North Kingstown, R.I. police officer dies by suicide, department says

To our fellow officers and first responders: you are never alone, and reaching out for help is a sign of strength.
Mental health
New York City
fromNewsday
4 days ago

New York subway stabbings leave 3 hurt as police shoot and kill knife-wielding man, officials say

A man with a machete attacked three people in a subway station before being shot by police.
fromwww.amny.com
5 days ago

BREAKING: Police shoot stabbing suspect at Grand Central Station | amNewYork

The stabbing occurred just before 10 a.m. on April 11 on the 4/5/6 line, within the confines of NYPD Transit District 4.
New York City
Public health
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

First Responders Are Calling Out The "Fatal" Safety Mistakes You Need To Stop Making ASAP

Home medical oxygen increases fire risk; secure and store cylinders properly, avoid ignition sources, and use smoke alarms and warning signs.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Active-duty Boston police officer dies after more than 30 years with department, BPD says

Boston police Officer Scott MacIsaac, a 1995 hire and Army veteran, died in 2025 after a cancer diagnosis, survived by his wife and three children.
US news
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Covering a police officer killed in the line of duty - Poynter

Indianapolis news coverage of officer Brian Elliott's death left critical questions unanswered about the incident's circumstances and prevention measures.
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