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#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

LAPD retaliated against four officers for raising safety concerns, resulting in a nearly $15 million jury award for the officers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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

Officers called out serious problems at firearms training facility; LAPD retaliated, jury finds

LAPD retaliated against four officers for raising safety concerns, resulting in a nearly $15 million jury award for the officers.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks 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.
#toronto
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A well-known secret': inside Toronto's violent tow truck wars

A suburban neighborhood in Toronto faces violence linked to organized crime in the towing industry, disrupting the previously peaceful community atmosphere.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A well-known secret': inside Toronto's violent tow truck wars

A suburban neighborhood in Toronto faces violence linked to organized crime in the towing industry, disrupting the previously peaceful community atmosphere.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day ago

Bodycam video shows Antioch officer stuck inside robbery suspect's getaway car

A police chase in Antioch escalated from an armed robbery, resulting in an officer firing at a suspect while trapped in the getaway car.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 hours ago

France charges policeman suspected of breaking woman's skull

A policeman has been charged for fracturing a woman's skull during a 2018 incident amid protests, marking a significant case of alleged police brutality.
East Bay (California)
fromABC7 San Francisco
20 hours ago

Fremont Police Chief Floyd Mitchell details plan for safety, transparency as he steps into new role

Floyd Mitchell is the new police chief of Fremont, focusing on traffic safety and addressing crime challenges in the community.
#brooklyn
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Brooklyn Man Dies After Medical Emergency In NYPD Holding Cell

A Brooklyn man died in a holding cell after showing signs of drug withdrawal, prompting an investigation into his death.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Met investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI tool

The Metropolitan police are investigating hundreds of officers using AI to uncover misconduct, resulting in arrests for serious offenses including corruption and sexual assault.
fromwww.cbc.ca
17 hours ago

Male dead after shooting inside Hamilton mall, police say | CBC News

A male has died in hospital after a shooting inside a downtown Hamilton shopping mall on Friday evening, police say. The shooting happened in Jackson Square.
Boston
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 hours ago

16-Year-Old Shot in East New York, Brooklyn

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg in East New York and is in stable condition at a local hospital.
#immigration
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
US politics

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago
US politics

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Immigration operations are causing confusion and fear among law enforcement, impacting their ability to perform regular duties effectively.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

ICE Will Reportedly Curb Some of Its Most Aggressive Tactics

The Trump administration is reconsidering immigration enforcement tactics, rolling back controversial policies of ICE amid public scrutiny and leadership changes.
SF parents
fromSlate Magazine
5 hours ago

This Month's Twin Tragedies in Louisiana and Virginia Could Have Been Prevented

Domestic violence is a predictable pattern that institutions fail to address, leading to catastrophic consequences for women and children.
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
21 hours ago

Wild video shows person dangling off Bay Bridge to avoid police

A man evaded police by clinging to the Bay Bridge after a stolen vehicle chase, ultimately surrendering without incident.
NYC politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 day ago

Shocking video shows police throwing gay city councilman to the ground during protest - LGBTQ Nation

New York City Council Member Chi Ossé was arrested during an anti-eviction protest in Brooklyn, facing charges for obstructing government administration.
Psychology
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Criminalisation of climate protesters in UK is counterproductive, research finds

Criminalizing climate protests in the UK increases activist determination and may lead to more disruptive actions.
#police-accountability
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago
Law

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago
New York City

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Law
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago

NY's highest court sets new precedent for how police must communicate when making arrests based on shared information | amNewYork

Police must verify information with the officer who entered it before making an arrest based on law enforcement databases.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NYPD reviews Narcotics Division, Tisch vows accountability against Brooklyn cops caught on video in violent arrest of man | amNewYork

Civil rights activists met with Police Commissioner Tisch to address police accountability following a violent arrest incident in Brooklyn.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Question Mark: Systemic Failures in the Virginia Tech Shooting

Misdiagnosis of early schizophrenia as depression led to untreated psychosis, contributing to the Virginia Tech tragedy.
#epsom
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a confused report', police say

A reported rape in Epsom was found to be a confused report; no sexual offense occurred, and the investigation has been closed.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Police hit with eggs and beer cans during protests over alleged Epsom rape

Four people were arrested during a protest in Epsom following an alleged rape, which escalated to public disorder with objects thrown at police.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Alleged rape that triggered protests in Epsom was a confused report', police say

A reported rape in Epsom was found to be a confused report; no sexual offense occurred, and the investigation has been closed.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Police hit with eggs and beer cans during protests over alleged Epsom rape

Four people were arrested during a protest in Epsom following an alleged rape, which escalated to public disorder with objects thrown at police.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.bxtimes.com
2 days ago

We have to demand accountability': Vigil held for Mitchel Houses senior killed by stray bullet Bronx Times

Community leaders and residents demand accountability for gun violence following the death of 78-year-old Edgar Spence from a stray bullet.
fromThe Washington Post
3 days ago

Man charged with lying to police about gun used by Louisiana shooter

U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Keller stated that authorities are investigating 'every angle' of the shooting, particularly how Elkins secured the firearm used in the crime. He expressed hope that holding Ford accountable would provide some solace to the Shreveport community.
US news
SF politics
fromKqed
1 week ago

Surveillance Footage Sheds Light on Mass Use-of-Force Incident at Women's Prison | KQED

Officers formed a skirmish line in a chow hall, raising concerns about the use of force against incarcerated women.
#openai
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI to see if ChatGPT is responsible for fatal Florida State shooting | Fortune

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI's ChatGPT for potential criminal responsibility in a shooting incident at Florida State University.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before fatal Canada shooting

OpenAI's head apologized for not alerting law enforcement about a banned account linked to a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
US news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI to see if ChatGPT is responsible for fatal Florida State shooting | Fortune

Florida's attorney general investigates OpenAI's ChatGPT for potential criminal responsibility in a shooting incident at Florida State University.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Altman apologizes after OpenAI failed to alert police before fatal Canada shooting

OpenAI's head apologized for not alerting law enforcement about a banned account linked to a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.
Los Angeles
fromFuturism
4 hours ago

The Number of Drones Being Deployed to Surveil Anti-Trump Protestors Is Staggering

Police drones are increasingly used for surveillance of protests, raising concerns about privacy and civil liberties across the United States.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

'Unacceptable': Mamdani Condemns Super Speeder Cop, But Won't Commit to Action - Streetsblog New York City

Mayor Mamdani condemned officer Giovansanti's traffic violations but did not commit to disciplinary action.
fromLos Angeles Times
17 hours ago

O.C. deputies shoot man who had brandished gun at his ex's new boyfriend, authorities say

Deputies opened fire on the suspect at 3:50 a.m. and rendered medical aid. Paramedics transferred him to a nearby hospital where he remains in critical condition.
California
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
21 hours ago

Who is paint bombing Oakland's Flock cameras?

Flock Safety's surveillance cameras in Oakland face vandalism amid community concerns over privacy and their use in monitoring protests and undocumented immigrants.
Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Proctor's phone data back in the spotlight as Karen Read teases lawsuit against State Police, Canton

Proctor's cellphone communications reveal extreme bias and misconduct, leading to his termination from the State Police and ongoing legal repercussions for Read.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

The Man Was Disarmed!' Tom Homan Grilled On Alex Pretti Shooting In Tense Exchange

Tom Homan addressed accountability concerns regarding ICE agents involved in the shooting of Alex Pretti, emphasizing ongoing investigations into the incident.
Social justice
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Abuse survivors unsatisfied after human rights tribunal settlement comes with NDA | CBC News

A woman alleges gender discrimination by York Regional Police, claiming they mishandled her report of historical sexual abuse.
#police-shooting
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified

A jury awarded $17 million to the daughters of Luis Manuel Garcia, ruling his shooting by police was excessive and unreasonable.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

City councilors call on Boston police to release footage of fatal shooting

Boston police fatally shot Stephenson King during a carjacking investigation after he refused commands and struck a police cruiser with a vehicle.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Daughters of homeless man killed by Tustin police are awarded $17 million. City calls shooting justified

A jury awarded $17 million to the daughters of Luis Manuel Garcia, ruling his shooting by police was excessive and unreasonable.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

City councilors call on Boston police to release footage of fatal shooting

Boston police fatally shot Stephenson King during a carjacking investigation after he refused commands and struck a police cruiser with a vehicle.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Day Around the Bay: NorCal Man Shot By ICE to Remain In Custody

BART will be running on a limited schedule through the Transbay Tube on Sunday, April 26 as workers replace lights in the tunnel. Trains will be running once every 30 minutes through the day, and two train lines, the Red Line from Richmond to Millbrae and the Green Line from Daly City to Berryessa, won't be running at all.
San Francisco
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 days ago

Antioch police launches Flock Camera Transparency Portal, allowing public to access data

Antioch Police Department utilizes Flock cameras to solve felony cases and enhance transparency through a new public portal.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Shooting in Baldwin Park leaves at least three people dead

The shooting was reported around 5 a.m. in the 3200 block of Millbury Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
Los Angeles
#nypd
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago
NYC politics

Police union sues NYPD watchdog over publishing allegations of officer misconduct | amNewYork

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.
New York City
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out about "deeply disturbing, unacceptable" Brooklyn arrest

NYPD's Narcotics Unit faces a 90-day review after a violent arrest video raises serious concerns about practices and accountability.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Police union sues NYPD watchdog over publishing allegations of officer misconduct | amNewYork

The NYPD union sued the CCRB for sharing unsubstantiated complaints against officers, claiming it harms their reputations and safety.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
3 days ago

NYPD detectives in viral arrest video didn't have body cameras, used WhatsApp to call for backup

NYPD officers used WhatsApp instead of radios during a violent arrest, raising concerns about police communication protocols.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days ago

NYPD disbands unit after violent Brooklyn arrest video

The NYPD disbanded a narcotics unit after officers were filmed violently arresting an innocent man in a Brooklyn liquor store.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

New video shows another angle of rough NYPD arrest inside Brooklyn liquor store

New surveillance footage reveals additional details of a controversial arrest involving mistaken identity and excessive force by NYPD detectives.
New York City
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks out about "deeply disturbing, unacceptable" Brooklyn arrest

NYPD's Narcotics Unit faces a 90-day review after a violent arrest video raises serious concerns about practices and accountability.
fromPadailypost
1 day ago

Palo Alto learns its license plate cameras could be searched by other police agencies across the country

In late 2023, unbeknownst to many users including PAPD, Flock added a new 'Nationwide Lookup' search feature. Using this feature, an out-of-state local law enforcement or federal agency could perform a broad search of data from Flock's entire nationwide network of over 6,000 cameras, including the 20 cameras then-deployed in Palo Alto.
California
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago

Oakland police illegally keep information from those who request it, says attorney

Oakland's police department has failed to comply with a settlement agreement to improve transparency and respond to public records requests.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

17 charged in Randolph street takeover that occurred last fall

"Participants blocked intersections to allow the drivers to perform the stunts, while spectators surrounded the scene and recorded videos for social media, police said."
Boston
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Black children in England and Wales almost eight times more likely to be strip-searched than white peers report

Black children in England and Wales are disproportionately strip-searched by police compared to white children, highlighting severe racial disparities.
fromPadailypost
2 weeks 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
#traffic-safety
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
2 days ago

To Protect And Swerve: NYPD Cop Has 547 Speeding Tickets Yet Remains On The Force - Streetsblog New York City

James Giovansanti, a NYPD officer, has received 187 traffic tickets in 2025, making him a significant danger to public safety.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 day ago

City Officials Shrug at NYPD Cop's Reckless Driving As Advocates Push 'Stop Super Speeders' Bill - Streetsblog New York City

Advocates demand action against repeat speeders, highlighting an NYPD officer's 547 traffic violations as a critical issue for public safety.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Man wanted in 6-hour spree of assaults in San Fernando Valley is arrested, records show

A sex offender was arrested for multiple sexual assaults on women in San Fernando Valley within a few hours.
Social justice
fromBossip
1 week ago

Lock Them Up: NYPD Cops Brutally Beat Brooklyn Man In Viral Video, Mayor Mamdani Sounds Off

Police violently assaulted an innocent man, highlighting systemic abuse of power against Black and Brown communities.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

How did thousands of sensitive LAPD files get leaked? City officials seek explanation

Councilmember Ysabel Jurado stated that she expected City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto to provide detailed answers regarding the data breach, but instead received an internal report that left many questions unanswered.
Los Angeles
fromStreetsblog New York City
4 days ago

Tuesday's Headlines: Cops Are Doing It Wrong Edition - Streetsblog New York City

A state judge has ruled that every red-light ticket written to a cyclist under the state's vehicle and traffic law since 2019 is bogus. The city legalized the practice of biking through a red light on a pedestrian 'walk' signal, yet NYPD cops have been wrongly writing tickets for cyclists who go through the 'red' on the walk signal.
New York City
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYC sheriff's deputies involved in alleged evidence scandal during COVID still employed, on track for promotions

Several NYC Sheriff's Office employees allegedly stole confiscated liquor and tobacco during the pandemic, with some still employed and on track for promotions.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

City Council requests 5 years' worth of BPD body camera footage

Boston City Council requests five years of body camera footage from police incidents to increase transparency after a fatal shooting.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Unexplained death after Inglewood traffic stop sparks outcry, calls for police body cameras

Bryan Bostic died after a police stop, prompting calls for an independent investigation due to lack of information from authorities.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks 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.
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian are not competing philosophies between which a department must choose. They are complementary capacities every officer needs - and every agency must develop, sustain, and honor equally.
Social justice
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month 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.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

LAPD oversight commission overrules chief, says fatal shooting of trans woman was 'out of policy'

LAPD civilian board unanimously found the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Linda Becerra Moran was out of policy, contradicting Chief McDonnell's prior "in policy" finding.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Minneapolis killings put a focus on use of body cameras

Federal immigration enforcement lacks mandated body cameras, faces shortages and de-prioritization, and is criticized after two U.S. citizen deaths during Minneapolis deployments.
#police-use-of-force
fromTruthout
2 months ago

"Reforms" Didn't End Police Violence in 2020 and They Won't End ICE Violence Now

Yet while "Abolish ICE" serves as a unifying chant in the streets, Democrats are once again seeking to temper and co-opt people's demands into a narrow version of reform. The demands outlined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer could not be more toothless: requiring ICE agents to unmask, wear body cameras, and to follow a code of conduct modeled on other law enforcement agencies.
US politics
fromFOX 5 New York
1 month ago

Man shot by off-duty NYPD officer in the Bronx, police say

The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. outside 167 W. 231st St. in the Kingsbridge section. Authorities said the off-duty officer fired, striking the 30-year-old man in the head. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he remained in critical condition Tuesday morning.
New York City
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