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#zohran-mamdani
fromNew York Post
2 days ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani meets with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch - but won't say if she'll stay on job

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Zohran Mamdani goes on Fox News to publicly apologize to NYPD, offers Trump talks 'at any time to lower the cost of living' | Fortune

fromAP News
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Mamdani uses Fox interview to apologize to NYPD, send direct message to Trump

fromNew York Post
2 days ago
New York City

Zohran Mamdani meets with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch - but won't say if she'll stay on job

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Zohran Mamdani goes on Fox News to publicly apologize to NYPD, offers Trump talks 'at any time to lower the cost of living' | Fortune

fromAP News
1 month ago
New York Knicks

Mamdani uses Fox interview to apologize to NYPD, send direct message to Trump

#police-reform
Social justice
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

A Different Kind of Justice: Rewarding Good Policing to Protect Black Lives

Reward-based policing that prioritizes prevention, community value, and de-escalation can reduce police killings and counter perverse incentives created by punishment-only accountability.
Social justice
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

California A.G., Torrance Police, reach reform agreement after racist text scandal

Torrance Police Department entered an enforceable agreement to reform use-of-force, internal affairs, and biased policing after racist officer texts led to dismissed criminal cases.
#metropolitan-police
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Anti-black racism 'baked' into Met, review finds

Dr Shereen Daniels said that systemic racism was "not a matter of perception", adding that "true accountability begins with specificity". "The same systems that sustain racial harm against black people also enable other forms of harm. Confronting this is not an act of exclusion but a necessary foundation for safety, fairness and justice for everyone," Dr Daniels said.
London politics
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Met police's culture makes racial harm inevitable', internal review finds

Metropolitan Police is institutionally designed to cause repeated anti-Black harm, with leadership and culture protecting the force from meaningful reform.
New York City
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Mamdani apologizes for calling NYPD racist' as Democrat faces Fox grilling

The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism; Zohran Mamdani apologized for calling the NYPD racist and outlined plans to address crime.
from48 hills
1 month ago

Dean Preston and Cat Brooks to speak at 48 Hills Community Gala, Oct. 22! - 48 hills

We're incredibly excited to announce that community leaders Dean Preston and Cat Brooks will be speaking at the 12th Annual 48 Hills Community Gala and 2025 Best of the Bay Winners' Celebration! Support local independent media and join us Wednesday, October 22, 6pm-9pm at El Rio in the Mission for live salsa music, complimentary local bites, great drinks, the 2025 Best of the Bay winners, and tons of community spirit!
Left-wing politics
#oakland-police
US news
fromnj
1 month ago

A summer without murder doesn't tell Camden's whole story | Opinion

Camden achieved zero homicides this past summer after dramatic declines from 67 homicides in 2012 following police restructuring, local reporting, and legal controversies.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw's contract renewed for another 4 years | CBC News

Chief Myron Demkiw’s contract was extended four years to ensure leadership continuity and to continue community-focused policing, reform, and trust-building.
#doj-oversight
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Police face massive challenge' without more funding, watchdog warns home secretary

Police cannot meet government crime-reduction targets without additional funding; planned reforms offer a critical opportunity but require clear prioritisation and proper upfront resourcing.
US politics
fromKOMO
3 months ago

Tensions rise in DC as protesters push back against military-style police presence

Protests against military-style police presence in D.C. coincide with rising concerns about crime, complicating public sentiment.
#civil-rights
fromAxios
3 months ago
Social justice

"Watts Rebellion" 60th anniversary renews call for Kerner Report plan to fight poverty

fromAxios
3 months ago
Social justice

"Watts Rebellion" 60th anniversary renews call for Kerner Report plan to fight poverty

fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 months ago

Berkeley wraps up policy work tackling racial disparities in police stops

The Berkeley Police Department first adopted its fair and impartial policing policy in 2014, aiming to eliminate racial profiling and reduce disparities.
Social justice
#lapd
#justice-department
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Zohran Mamdani Railed Against NYPD Argued Police Shouldn't Respond to Domestic Violence Calls

NYPD perpetuates violence against poor Black and Brown people; trained responders are better suited for handling domestic violence and mental health calls.
#law-enforcement
US politics
fromNew York Post
6 months ago

Exclusive | Trump to sign sweeping 'law and order' EO to shield cops and turn up heat on deportations

Trump's executive order aims to strengthen law enforcement and penalize jurisdictions obstructing immigration enforcement.
fromA Philosopher's Blog
4 months ago

Rethink the Police

Many critiques of 'defund the police' stemmed from a misunderstanding that it implied total abolition, while proponents advocated for resource reallocation to community services.
philosophy
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario could mandate putting police officers in some schools. These parents are pushing back | CBC News

Police in school programs make our children less safe and not more safe. Studies show that particularly Black and Indigenous children are criminalized for what should be everyday discipline.
Social justice
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

This Organization Proved There Was an Alternative to the Police. Now It's Being Defunded.

The first-responder system that should be there to help him was putting him in danger. There had to be a better option—and there was.
Portland food
#george-floyd
Black Lives Matter
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago

America Wanted a Reckoning Over Racist Policing. Five Years Later, Here's What Has Happened.

Minneapolis is undergoing significant police reform post-George Floyd's murder, despite a stable or increasing budget for the police department.
Black Lives Matter
fromtime.com
5 months ago

At TIME Impact Dinner, Leaders Speak on the Road to Justice'

George Floyd's murder five years ago catalyzed global protests, yet calls for justice and reform face significant rollback and challenges today.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

France reviewing small boat policing tactics, Cooper says

The French government is set to review policies regarding policing of migrant boat crossings in response to record numbers of crossings.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
5 months ago

Day Around the Bay: SUV Hits Parked DOT Vehicles in Deadly San Mateo Bridge Crash

A deadly crash involving a speeding SUV has raised concerns about road safety near the San Mateo Toll Bridge.
#racial-justice
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
fromThe Washington Post
5 months ago
US news

Much of the 'racial reckoning' efforts after Floyd's murder never emerged

The momentum for racial justice efforts has significantly stalled since George Floyd's death.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

How did 2020's Black Lives Matter movement change the world? Our panel responds

Despite some changes in the U.S. post-2020 protests, significant reforms have stalled and public perception can differ from the reality of progress.
Left-wing politics
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Did the US's Descent Into Authoritarianism Start With Policing in Blue Cities?

Baltimore's zero-tolerance policing led to massive arrests without reducing crime, reflecting failures in political leadership and public safety policy.
#tyre-nichols
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
US news

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Police expert testifies that officers who fatally beat Tyre Nichols used excessive force

Excessive force was acknowledged by a training expert in the Tyre Nichols case, a significant point in the defense's argument.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
US news

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Black Lives Matter
fromwww.orlandosentinel.com
6 months ago

3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop

Three former Memphis officers acquitted of state charges in the Tyre Nichols case, which ignited nationwide protests and calls for police reform.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
6 months ago

Advocates eye Tyre Nichols trial as DOJ retreats from police reform

RowVaughn Wells described her son Tyre Nichols' severe injuries, highlighting the brutal nature of his death and its impact on the public response.
The trial of the officers involved in Nichols' death marks a significant moment in police accountability post-George Floyd.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Police expert testifies that officers who fatally beat Tyre Nichols used excessive force

Excessive force was acknowledged by a training expert in the Tyre Nichols case, a significant point in the defense's argument.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 months ago

Police Chief Bill Scott resigns from SFPD

Bill Scott resigns as San Francisco Police Chief after eight years, accepting a position elsewhere.
Resignation comes amid speculation regarding support and internal conflicts within the San Francisco Police Department.
fromNewsNation
6 months ago

Teen migrant gang attacks due to lawlessness: Ex-NYPD commander

This is organized crime on every level, as you can imagine. They are emulating the people that are above them," Joe Cardinale told NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas, referring to the TDA.
NYC politics
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

How Trump's war on DEI is roiling US police: it doesn't mean work will stop'

Colleen Jackson's role as the first DEI officer in Shaker Heights demonstrates the critical push for representative police reform and community engagement post-George Floyd's murder.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 months ago

Police officers who fail background checks will be sacked under new powers

The Independent focuses on accessible investigative journalism, covering urgent issues while rejecting paywalls
New regulations will enable police forces to dismiss unfit officers promptly, enhancing accountability
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
7 months ago

Mayor Adams: public advocate's plan to address mental health crisis with more bureaucratic 'panels' is 'neglectful'

Mayor Adams criticized Public Advocate Williams for proposing a review process for police fatal shootings, emphasizing immediate solutions over bureaucratic measures.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Lib Dems call for rural crime teams in police forces

Liberal Democrats propose embedding specialist rural crime teams in every police force to tackle rising rural crime.
NYC politics
fromHip-Hop Wired
7 months ago

NYPD Creates New "Quality Of Life" Unit, Sparking Concerns

New York City launches a Quality of Life unit to address aggressive panhandling, outdoor drug use, and more.
The initiative aims to improve neighborhood conditions, but faces concerns about its impact on low-income communities.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
7 months ago

'Stop Brexit Man' cleared of flouting police ban over playing anti-Tory edit of The Muppets Show outside Parliament

The Muppets and Darth Vader themes were used as the prime minister came in, which is what we always did for Rishi - apparently he's a Star Wars fan, the activist told the court.
UK politics
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