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Brooklyn
fromHoodline
18 hours ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days 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
5 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
fromHoodline
18 hours ago

Wild Brooklyn Street Chases End In Gun Busts Near School

Two police chases in Brooklyn led to arrests and gun seizures, highlighting ongoing NYPD efforts against gun violence.
NYC parents
fromNews 12 - Long Island
1 day ago

Wild video shows two police chases and gun arrests in Brooklyn

Police arrested two individuals in Brooklyn for gun-related offenses on April 3, totaling 913 gun arrests citywide this year.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days 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
5 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.
#shooting
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Mayor Bass orders extra police patrols after rash of home burglaries in the Valley

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has ordered increased police patrols along Ventura Boulevard due to a rise in residential burglaries.
Social justice
fromBossip
2 days 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.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
20 hours ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
22 hours ago

Counter-terror police investigate another arson attack

Counter-terrorism police investigate an arson attack in Hendon, London, with no injuries reported and no current links to other incidents.
London politics
fromwww.dw.com
20 hours ago

British police probe another arson attack in London

British counter-terrorism police are investigating an arson attack on a shop in Hendon, London, targeting a Jewish community.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
1 week ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to arson, setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damages, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
#nypd
New York City
fromTheGrio
3 days 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.
fromQNS
2 days ago
NYC politics

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
13 hours ago

Brooklyn NYPD narcotics team transferred as investigation into viral liquor store brawl continues

NYPD transferred several officers following a violent arrest incident caught on video, prompting public outcry and departmental action.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days 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 City
fromTheGrio
3 days 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.
NYC politics
fromQNS
2 days ago

AG James releases NYPD bodycam footage showing moments before Adrian Cevallos' 2024 death in Maspeth - QNS

Bodycam footage shows NYPD officers using a taser multiple times on Adrian Cevallos during a struggle, contributing to his death.
New York City
fromFOX 5 New York
4 days 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.
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Senior man fatally shot near his home in the Bronx: NYPD | amNewYork

A 78-year-old man was shot and killed in the Bronx, and the NYPD is investigating the incident.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
13 hours ago

Brooklyn NYPD narcotics team transferred as investigation into viral liquor store brawl continues

NYPD transferred several officers following a violent arrest incident caught on video, prompting public outcry and departmental action.
New York City
fromGothamist
3 days 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.
Miami food
fromqns.com
1 day ago

Law enforcement sources scoff at DHS complaint that city rejected ICE hold on alleged Maspeth killer arsonist QNS

Roman Amatitla was arrested for murder and arson after setting a fire that killed four people, including a child, in Flushing.
California
fromsfist.com
15 hours ago

Saturday Links: Man Suspected of Killing Laney College Coach Ruled Incompetent to Stand Trial

Cedric Irving was ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial for the murder of Laney College football coach John Beam.
#ice
fromTruthout
1 day ago
US politics

Minneapolis Woman Violently Dragged From Car by ICE Files Claim Against DHS

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Why the New Criminal Charges Against an ICE Agent in Minneapolis Could Be a True Turning Point

Minnesota prosecutors charged ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. with felony assault for pointing a gun at two residents during a traffic incident.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Minneapolis Woman Violently Dragged From Car by ICE Files Claim Against DHS

Aliya Rahman filed a federal tort claim against DHS for excessive force and rights violations during her detention by ICE officers.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

ICE agent charged with assault in Minnesota for allegedly pointing gun at motorists

An ICE agent has been charged with assault for allegedly pointing a gun at people in a car on a Minneapolis highway.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 days ago

At Least One ICE Agent May Face Consequences for Minnesota

Minnesota charges an ICE officer for brandishing a gun at civilians, marking a significant accountability step following Operation Metro Surge.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California plaintiff in lawsuit challenging immigration raids arrested by ICE

ICE arrested a plaintiff in an immigration lawsuit, raising concerns of retaliation and prompting an emergency petition for his release.
Boston
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Police identify woman who claimed she had been kidnapped, say she is not in danger

A woman claimed she was kidnapped but has been identified and is not in danger.
EU data protection
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Gardai launch crackdown after threats to officers on front line during fuel protests

A garda crackdown is initiated in response to intimidation against officers and personnel during recent fuel blockades.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

Community shocked after judge dismisses charges against driver who killed 3 people | CBC News

Justice Mark Edwards stated that the actions of Baglieri were not criminal, emphasizing that the law does not criminalize conduct simply because a driver made a terrible mistake.
Law
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

Op-ed: Public safety and fairness are not expendable budget items - San Jose Spotlight

Budget cuts in Santa Clara County threaten the effectiveness of the District Attorney's and Public Defender's Offices, impacting public safety and legal representation.
#assault
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
Upper West Side
fromHoodline
2 days ago

Upper East Side Sidewalk Beatdown Sparks Hunt For Attacker

Police are seeking a suspect who assaulted a 75-year-old man on the Upper East Side, urging public assistance for information leading to an arrest.
Mission District
fromSan Jose Inside
3 days ago

San Jose Police Arrest Suspect for Four Assaults in Less than Two Months

David Martinez was arrested for multiple unprovoked assaults on citizens, including attacks on elderly men, and brandishing a machete.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days 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
#police-misconduct
Brooklyn
fromBlack Enterprise
2 days ago

'I'm Not Resisting' NYPD Beats Brooklyn Man They Allegedly Profiled As A Drug Dealer

A Brooklyn man was mistakenly arrested by police during a drug investigation, leading to allegations of excessive force and internal review of the incident.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
Los Angeles
fromABC7 San Francisco
4 days ago

I-Team talks with homeless man at center of San Leandro police 'dumping' controversy

San Leandro police violently detained a homeless man, Shaquille Coleman, and dumped him seven miles away in Oakland despite no crime being committed.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How gangs connected to India are terrorizing a California immigrant community

Threats from gangsters are deterring athletes from participating in Kabaddi tournaments, reflecting a larger issue of violence targeting Indian and Punjabi Sikhs in California.
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

4 arrested in brazen daytime shooting near downtown Haverhill

A shooting occurred in downtown Haverhill at around 11:30 a.m., damaging property but causing no injuries. Haverhill police discovered numerous shell casings at the scene.
East Bay (California)
Social justice
fromAdvocate.com
2 days ago

LGBTQ+ youth say prisons and policing fail hate crime victims. Now what?

Communities are urged to adopt non-punitive, community-based solutions to address violence, particularly for marginalized groups like LGBTQ+ individuals.
fromDefector
2 days ago

A Year After The Corrections Officer Strike, New York Is Still Failing Its Incarcerated Population | Defector

The HALT Act mandates prisoners receive seven hours of congregate time outside our cells each day and limits excessive use of solitary confinement.
NYC parents
#police-accountability
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle

Manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers for the 2018 shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Charges dropped against Torrance officers in killing of Black man who held air rifle

Manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers for the 2018 shooting of Christopher Deandre Mitchell were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Immigration advocates fume after Hochul says ICE can can cooperate with local police on criminal cases | amNewYork

Governor Hochul proposed the Local Cops, Local Crimes Act to limit ICE's access to local jails and police resources for civil immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromKqed
3 days 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.
fromwww.brooklynpaper.com
1 day ago

Two men wounded in Ocean Hill double shooting, suspect at large Brooklyn Paper

Two men were shot outside 1275 Herkimer St. in Ocean Hill, with a 55-year-old victim suffering a back injury and a 33-year-old shot in the leg and groin.
East Bay (California)
Boston
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Suspect sought for assaulting man on a Bronx bus | amNewYork

Police are seeking a suspect in a Bronx bus assault that injured a 79-year-old man.
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days 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.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 days 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.
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
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

London has fallen to crime and feral youth? Rubbish | Letters

Young people's presence is often misinterpreted as a threat, leading to moral panic and calls for control rather than understanding.
Social justice
fromGothamist
5 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.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

New records show how police tracked down the alleged Beverly mansion robber

Brown was charged with home invasion, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a person over age 60, kidnapping, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, armed burglary, breaking and entering in a building at night, larceny of a motor vehicle, and larceny over $1,200.
Boston
Los Angeles
fromABC30 Fresno
2 days ago

USC student prepares to file lawsuit against DHS after losing eye during 'No Kings' rally in LA

An 18-year-old USC freshman lost an eye due to a projectile fired by a DHS officer during a protest in Los Angeles.
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

'Dear America': HUD workers say they're being blocked from doing their jobs

"This administration has ground fair housing enforcement to a halt. Worse, they're picking and choosing which protected classes count."
US news
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Question Alvin Bragg's Methods, But the Numbers Don't Lie

Shootings and murders in Manhattan have significantly decreased during Alvin Bragg's tenure as District Attorney.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Government wants probe into media coverage of fuel protests; Garda Commissioner 'absolutely appalled' by threats to gardai

Protests in Dublin have escalated unexpectedly, reflecting public anger and loss of confidence in the Government.
Social justice
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Pennsylvania's Abolitionist Organizers Win Victory Against Mandatory Life Without Parole

Pennsylvania's Supreme Court ruling overturns mandatory life sentences for felony murder, impacting over a thousand individuals, primarily Black.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.
Boston
fromBoston.com
3 days 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

A rash of home burglaries reported in the San Fernando Valley, including an assault on a resident

Detectives are investigating a rash of five home burglaries in six days in the San Fernando Valley, police said, including one incident where a burglar assaulted a resident.
Los Angeles
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Op-Ed | Don't trade away justice: Limiting rights won't lower costs for New Yorkers | amNewYork

Governor Hochul's insurance proposals favor corporations over individuals, undermining access to justice for crash victims and perpetuating inequities in auto insurance.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
5 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
3 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week 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.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Amsterdam News
3 days ago

Rev. Al Sharpton says killing of Brooklyn toddler is a 'wake up call'

A seven-month-old baby was killed by a stray bullet, prompting calls for community action and justice from Rev. Al Sharpton and others.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Dozens arrested after authorities fire tear gas at 'No Kings' protesters

Authorities shot tear gas and pepper balls into the crowd, leaving at least one teen with an eye wound and others with skin burns, according to demonstrators and police.
US news
#police-brutality
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago
Brooklyn

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.
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago
Brooklyn

Man mistaken for drug dealer at Brooklyn liquor store told police 'I'm not resisting': CBS

A man was beaten by police in Brooklyn after being mistaken for a drug dealer, despite his compliance and lack of drugs.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
3 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
3 days ago

Man mistaken for drug dealer at Brooklyn liquor store told police 'I'm not resisting': CBS

A man was beaten by police in Brooklyn after being mistaken for a drug dealer, despite his compliance and lack of drugs.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week 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.
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.
Law
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Brooklyn prosecutors say officers violated a victim's civil rights

Federal prosecutors charged law enforcement defendants with committing multiple criminal acts that violated a vulnerable victim's civil rights in response to a 311 prostitution complaint.
fromTruthout
1 month 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
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: It's a police state in Minnesota

The expansion of claimed absolute immunity by federal leaders and agents is eroding accountability, enabling unlawful force against civilians, and threatening constitutional protections.
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