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fromHip-Hop Wired

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.nytimes.com

5 months ago

New York City

Jessica Tisch Tries to Tame the N.Y.P.D. After a Period of Tumult

fromwww.mediaite.com

3 days ago

NYC politics

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

NY bill would ban cops from routine traffic stops like the one that nabbed a famous serial killer: 'Most dangerous' ever

New bill proposed in Albany could ban police from stopping drivers for low-level violations, raising concerns around law enforcement capabilities.

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.

SF politics

Antioch residents seek new police chief to restore trust and ensure accountability

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

San Francisco

What's next? Search for new SFPD chief begins after Bill Scott announces departure

4 days ago

US politics

No Face, No Case: California's S.B. 627 Demands Cops Show Their Faces

NY bill would ban cops from routine traffic stops like the one that nabbed a famous serial killer: 'Most dangerous' ever

New bill proposed in Albany could ban police from stopping drivers for low-level violations, raising concerns around law enforcement capabilities.

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.

SF politics

Antioch residents seek new police chief to restore trust and ensure accountability

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

San Francisco

What's next? Search for new SFPD chief begins after Bill Scott announces departure

4 days ago

US politics

No Face, No Case: California's S.B. 627 Demands Cops Show Their Faces

more#law-enforcement

fromThe Mercury News

6 days ago

California wants new education requirements for police officers. Are they watered down?

The proposed legislation by Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin seeks to establish stricter education requirements for incoming police officers, requiring certificates or degrees starting in 2031.

US politics

fromA Philosopher's Blog

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

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

#mental-health

NYC politics

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

Black Lives Matter

5 years after George Floyd's murder, Oakland's MACRO offers a different kind of response

fromThe Nation

Portland food

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

NYC politics

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

Black Lives Matter

5 years after George Floyd's murder, Oakland's MACRO offers a different kind of response

fromThe Nation

Portland food

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

more#mental-health

#george-floyd

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.

fromSlate Magazine

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.

fromtime.com

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.

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

San Jose: Activist infamously injured by police during George Floyd protests settles lawsuit

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.

fromSlate Magazine

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.

fromtime.com

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.

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

San Jose: Activist infamously injured by police during George Floyd protests settles lawsuit

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.

fromsfist.com

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

A driver was killed Tuesday morning after crashing a speeding Toyota RAV4 into multiple parked Caltrans vehicles near the San Mateo Toll Bridge Plaza, prompting a CHP investigation.

San Francisco

#trump-administration

Taking Biden's 'cuffs off cops, voter turnout is rising and other commentary

The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era actions on police oversight, empowering law enforcement over federal control.

fromwww.esquire.com

Trump's Justice Department Plans to Axe Police Reform Agreements

The Trump administration opposes federal consent decrees on local police, claiming they undermine community control and place power with unelected officials.

Taking Biden's 'cuffs off cops, voter turnout is rising and other commentary

The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era actions on police oversight, empowering law enforcement over federal control.

fromwww.esquire.com

more#trump-administration

Trump's Justice Department Plans to Axe Police Reform Agreements

The Trump administration opposes federal consent decrees on local police, claiming they undermine community control and place power with unelected officials.

#racial-justice

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.

fromFast Company

Black Lives Matter

DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests

fromKqed

Privacy professionals

Police Accountability Law Slowly Showing Results | KQED

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.

fromFast Company

DOJ abandons police reform lawsuits in cities at heart of BLM protests

The Justice Department is reversing Biden-era initiatives aimed at police reform, signaling a major policy shift in federal oversight of law enforcement.

fromKqed

Privacy professionals

Police Accountability Law Slowly Showing Results | KQED

DOJ dismisses high-profile Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police departments

The Justice Department is dismissing several lawsuits against police departments, criticizing them as overly broad and expensive.

Pandering Brad Lander wants New Yorkers to forget his anti-cop, pro-Hamas record

Comptroller Brad Lander reverses stance on policing, proposes a public safety plan emphasizing police hiring amidst rising crime concerns.

Lefty NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander - who wanted to defund the police - vows to keep NYPD commish as he unveils public safety platform

Brad Lander shifts stance on public safety to support more police amid rising crime.

fromNewsNation

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

Migrant teen gangs are escalating violence in Times Square, with police attributing this to organized crime and lack of repercussions.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

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

Pandering Brad Lander wants New Yorkers to forget his anti-cop, pro-Hamas record

Comptroller Brad Lander reverses stance on policing, proposes a public safety plan emphasizing police hiring amidst rising crime concerns.

Lefty NYC mayoral candidate Brad Lander - who wanted to defund the police - vows to keep NYPD commish as he unveils public safety platform

Brad Lander shifts stance on public safety to support more police amid rising crime.

fromNewsNation

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

Migrant teen gangs are escalating violence in Times Square, with police attributing this to organized crime and lack of repercussions.

fromTruthout

Left-wing politics

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

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#public-safety

UK news

Pilot of domestic abuse experts helping in 999 call rooms begins in England

Raneem's law aims to improve emergency response to domestic abuse by embedding specialists in control rooms.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

Former Colorado sheriff's deputy sentenced for killing a man in distress, highlighting issues of police power and crisis intervention.

Black Lives Matter

Civil grand jury report finds police reform, more officers needed in Richmond

fromLos Angeles Times

NYC politics

Overhaul the LAPD, in this economy? Questions surround chief's plan amid budget crunch

UK news

Pilot of domestic abuse experts helping in 999 call rooms begins in England

Raneem's law aims to improve emergency response to domestic abuse by embedding specialists in control rooms.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

Former Colorado sheriff's deputy sentenced for killing a man in distress, highlighting issues of police power and crisis intervention.

Black Lives Matter

Civil grand jury report finds police reform, more officers needed in Richmond

fromLos Angeles Times

NYC politics

Overhaul the LAPD, in this economy? Questions surround chief's plan amid budget crunch

more#public-safety

#tyre-nichols

Former Memphis police officers found not guilty in murder of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis police officers found not guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

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.

Expert testifies that repeated strikes to Tyre Nichols' head were unnecessary and excessive

Testimony acknowledges that excessive force was used in the beating of Tyre Nichols, raising concerns about police conduct.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Civil rights leaders say acquittals in Tyre Nichols' death highlight the need for police reform

The acquittal of officers in Tyre Nichols' case highlights the urgent need for comprehensive police reform.

fromwww.orlandosentinel.com

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.

fromBoston.com

US news

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

Former Memphis police officers found not guilty in murder of Tyre Nichols

Three former Memphis police officers found not guilty of second-degree murder in the beating death of Tyre Nichols.

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.

Expert testifies that repeated strikes to Tyre Nichols' head were unnecessary and excessive

Testimony acknowledges that excessive force was used in the beating of Tyre Nichols, raising concerns about police conduct.

fromwww.bostonherald.com

Civil rights leaders say acquittals in Tyre Nichols' death highlight the need for police reform

The acquittal of officers in Tyre Nichols' case highlights the urgent need for comprehensive police reform.

fromwww.orlandosentinel.com

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.

fromBoston.com

US news

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

SF Activists Rally Against Lurie's Push to Remove Outspoken Police Commissioner | KQED

Community leaders protest Mayor Lurie's attempt to remove Police Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone, who advocates for police reform.

San Francisco

Police Chief Bill Scott resigns from SFPD

SF politics

Advocates rally for progressive S.F. police commissioner marked for removal by Mayor Lurie

SF politics

fromKqed

SF Activists Rally Against Lurie's Push to Remove Outspoken Police Commissioner | KQED

Community leaders protest Mayor Lurie's attempt to remove Police Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone, who advocates for police reform.

San Francisco

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.

SF politics

Advocates rally for progressive S.F. police commissioner marked for removal by Mayor Lurie

Protests against Mayor Lurie's motion to remove Police Commissioner Carter-Oberstone highlight community support for police reform.

more#san-francisco

fromwww.independent.co.uk

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

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

fromwww.bbc.com

Lib Dems call for rural crime teams in police forces

Sir Ed Davey emphasized the urgent need for better funding and resources for rural crime teams, stating that 'surely that money would be better spent making sure we have the officers with the right technology to go after these awful criminals.'

UK politics

fromSahan Journal

Activists criticize Brooklyn Center for stalling on police commission

Police reform initiatives in Brooklyn Center are stalling due to a postponed vote on a community-led public safety commission.

UK politics

fromwww.standard.co.uk

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

Stop Brexit Man, Steve Bray, was acquitted of violating a police ban while protesting with music outside Parliament.

fromwww.mediaite.com

Dan Abrams and Juan Williams Clash In Fiery Debate On Everything From Policing and Black Lives Matter to Jan 6: Whoa, Whoa, Whoa!'

Civil rights discussions in the U.S. are polarized, reflecting deep societal divides as seen in the debate between Abrams and Williams.

London politics

Neil Basu on racism, riots and quitting the Met: When policing is bad, it's the worst'

Neil Basu expresses relief at leaving policing after a challenging career, highlighting issues of prejudice and institutional racism within the police force.

fromAustin Monitor

APD publishes first annual sexual assault case review - Austin Monitor

The primary goal of the annual case review is to continuously improve the quality of service, professionalism, victim sensitivity, and investigative thoroughness.

SF LGBT

Andrew Cuomo blasts 'defund the police' in interview with Stephen A. Smith - despite once calling movement 'legitimate'

Cuomo's views on police funding shifted from supporting reform to criticizing defunding, attributing crime increases to reduced police budgets.

SF politics

Mayor Lurie picks anti-violence activist Mattie Scott for SFPD commission. Some advocates 'shocked.'

Mattie Scott is appointed as San Francisco's new police commissioner, focusing on gun violence prevention despite lacking traditional police expertise.

London politics

fromwww.bbc.com

'I stopped going out because I was being stopped by police'

The Metropolitan Police is launching a charter to improve the controversial stop and search tactic after significant community engagement.