www.bbc.com1 day agoNew York CityWestminster knifeman was lawfully killed - inquestThe inquest jury concluded the man fatally shot by a City of London Police officer while armed with two knives was lawfully killed. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times1 month agoCaliforniaPasadena police consider body cameras that activate when officers draw handgunsBody cameras to automatically activate when a gun is drawn, enhancing police oversight. Pasadena Police Department considering a $4.5-million purchase for new technology to improve recording capabilities. [ more ]
The Hill2 months agoNYC politicsNew York Gov. Hochul's latest terrible idea: militarized public transitUsing National Guard on NYC subway may create issues Guard members trained for combat, not policing. [ more ]
BBC News3 months agoLondonWayne Couzens: Inquiry into Sarah Everard's killer to report first findings - BBC NewsThe Angiolini Inquiry is releasing its findings on the Sarah Everard murder case, focusing on the police's knowledge of the perpetrator's behavior. Wayne Couzens, the Metropolitan Police officer who abducted and murdered Sarah Everard, is serving a whole-life term after pleading guilty. [ more ]
Omdnews4 months agoNYC politicsExclusive Invitation: Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Extend Ride-Along Offer to City Council MembersMayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner invite City Council members on a ride-along to showcase NYPD community policing techniques. Mayor Adams vetoed laws requiring officers to report citizen encounters and banning solitary detention, citing a drop in crime in 2023. [ more ]