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fromStreetsblog New York City
1 hour 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
#shoplifting
fromwww.bbc.com
37 minutes ago
UK news

Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met

Retailers need to share more CCTV evidence to help police effectively target shoplifters amid rising crime rates.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
London politics

'We're tired of calling the police, nothing gets done'

Shopkeepers in south London face daily thefts, with many feeling police response is inadequate.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
37 minutes ago

Share more CCTV to help tackle shoplifting - Met

Retailers need to share more CCTV evidence to help police effectively target shoplifters amid rising crime rates.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
16 hours ago

The 'Weaponization Working Group' Makes Its First Move

The Weaponization Working Group's report claims prosecutorial abuse under Biden but reveals little evidence of actual weaponization against pro-life Americans.
#nypd
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago
Brooklyn

Activists meet with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to discuss violent arrest in Brooklyn

New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani calls violent NYPD arrest in Gowanus 'unacceptable'

Mayor Mamdani condemned the NYPD's violent arrest, emphasizing the need for safety and justice without compromise.
NYC politics
fromQNS
4 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
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
13 hours ago

Activists meet with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch to discuss violent arrest in Brooklyn

Civil rights leaders demand accountability from NYPD after a violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
9 hours ago

NYPD cops should have used body-worn cameras in Brooklyn liquor store rough arrest

NYPD detectives involved in excessive force lacked clear body camera policy during arrest investigation.
New York City
fromGothamist
4 hours ago

Mayor Mamdani calls violent NYPD arrest in Gowanus 'unacceptable'

Mayor Mamdani condemned the NYPD's violent arrest, emphasizing the need for safety and justice without compromise.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Daily News
1 day 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.
NYC politics
fromQNS
4 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
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Judge grants cop who killed Bronx man with cooler bail days after sentencing | amNewYork

Erik Duran, an NYPD officer, received bail after being sentenced for manslaughter in the death of Eric Duprey, with support from his union.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 hours ago

Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air to combat surge of Valley home burglaries

Increased police presence and resources are being deployed in the San Fernando Valley to combat a recent surge in home burglaries.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 hours 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.
Privacy professionals
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 day 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.
Higher education
fromPoynter
18 hours ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
#data-centers
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
US politics
fromFuturism
2 days ago

City Council Wrecked in Voter Bloodbath After Allowing New Data Center

Residents in Festus, Missouri ousted half their city council after approving a $6 billion data center against public will.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

The UK's radical Preston model' faces an uncertain future with local elections looming | Andy Beckett

Labour councils face uncertain futures as local elections approach amid low national support and fears of a significant loss in power.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Attempted murder arrest after car hits pedestrians

The driver of the car, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder, GBH, dangerous driving and drink driving.
London
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

SIU finds officer did not commit criminal offence in shooting of Welland, Ont., man | CBC News

The Special Investigations Unit stated that officers were on Second Street to preserve peace while municipal staff removed an illegally set up fence by Daniel Tronko, who fired multiple rounds at an officer.
Canada news
California
fromsfist.com
2 days 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.
SF politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 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.
Miami food
fromqns.com
3 days 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.
#alameda-county
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
Law
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
3 days ago

A cheat sheet for Berkeleyside's Alameda County district attorney candidates forum

Alameda County voters face a critical decision for district attorney with candidates offering differing approaches and priorities.
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

North Andover police chief granted paid administrative leave after no confidence vote

More than 90 percent of the members of both the North Andover Patrol Officers Union and the Sergeants Union called for 'the immediate removal' of Gray last week, citing 'low morale and broken trust.'
Boston
Boston food
fromBoston.com
4 days ago

No charges for federal agent who impersonated Plymouth town manager

A judge dismissed identity fraud charges against a Customs officer who impersonated a town manager to file a traffic complaint.
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

NY Inspector General says she's working to bring the public into government integrity as Trump erodes public trust | amNewYork

The New York inspector general's office aims to enhance public trust through transparency and integrity in government operations.
Social justice
fromBossip
4 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.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 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
Education
fromPadailypost
5 days ago

Advanced math advocate jumps into school board race

John Craig is considering a run for the Palo Alto Unified School District board, advocating for Multivariable Calculus in schools.
New York Islanders
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Victim's family angered by Islanders' fundraiser for convicted cop

The Islanders promoted a fundraiser for a convicted former police sergeant, raising concerns about its implications for public trust in the legal system.
Washington DC
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

FBI searches Lancaster City Hall, homes of vice mayor and council member in corruption probe

FBI executed search warrants at Lancaster's vice mayor and council member's homes, City Hall, and a Bel Air property as part of a corruption probe.
#brooklyn
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
10 hours ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
New York City
fromHoodline
7 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 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
10 hours ago

Alleged fare evader becomes second Brooklyn Central Booking detainee to die in custody in a week | amNewYork

A detainee at Brooklyn Central Booking died after a medical emergency, marking the second death in custody within a week.
New York City
fromHoodline
7 hours 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
2 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
5 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.
London politics
fromIndependent
1 day ago

'One of main agitators': Man with megaphone allegedly urged crowds to charge at garda during Citywest riot

Roberto Iafrate faces trial for allegedly inciting violence during the Citywest riot.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days 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.
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
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Ford government wants to skip public hearings on FOI rule change | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government plans to bypass public hearings for a budget bill that limits access to his cellphone records.
Law
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Man who sexually assaulted former partner and hid in her shed to spy has jail term increased

A man's prison sentence for sexual assault and coercive control was increased from three years and two months to four and a half years.
#ice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days 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
fromIntelligencer
4 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.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 days 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
fromIntelligencer
4 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.
SF politics
fromMission Local
5 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.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 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.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 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.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Police debunk social media claims linking Epping car incident suspect to asylum hotel

Police confirmed no link between a suspect in a car incident and an asylum hotel despite social media claims.
#policing
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Two Minutes Could Change How Officers See People They Serve

Hypervigilance in police can harm personal relationships; Just-Like-Me meditation may enhance connection and prosocial behavior.
#arson
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days 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
2 days 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.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days 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
2 days 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 days ago

Ford promises no more improper inmate releases after over 150 let out of Ontario jails | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford vows to prevent improper inmate releases from jails after over 150 cases between 2021 and 2025.
#police-misconduct
Law
fromLos Angeles Times
5 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
6 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.
#police-accountability
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours ago
New York City

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

New York City
fromwww.amny.com
11 hours 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.
Law
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

In the wake of scandals, Antioch Police Department completes policy reforms demanded by DOJ

Antioch Police Department completed a comprehensive policy overhaul focused on accountability following a Department of Justice agreement addressing corruption, racism, and civil rights violations.
NYC politics
fromIntelligencer
5 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.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
5 days ago

NYPD and Brooklyn DA Joint Public Safety Announcement

NYPD Commissioner and Brooklyn DA to announce important public safety initiative.
London politics
fromIndependent
3 days ago

'Violent behaviour puts the fear of God in everyone': Judge hands down 960 hours of community service to Athlone feud attack group

A man was violently attacked with a wheel brace and other weapons in a pub-related feud in Athlone.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Reform UK seeks breakthrough in fragmented Havering Council

Havering's political landscape is complex, with no single party in control and ongoing financial challenges.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 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.
NYC politics
fromFox News
1 month ago

Mamdani moves to sideline NYC police with new safety office under sweeping overhaul

NYC Mayor Mamdani creates Office of Community Safety to centralize public safety programs, shifting focus from policing to prevention and community support services.
#police-corruption
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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Will Ontario's policing inspector investigate the Toronto Police Service? A Monday announcement may tell | CBC News

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.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Will Ontario's policing inspector investigate the Toronto Police Service? A Monday announcement may tell | CBC News

#police-oversight
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ontario police oversight body gears up for high-profile test in wake of Toronto corruption probe | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Canada news

Ontario police oversight body gears up for high-profile test in wake of Toronto corruption probe | CBC News

#police-reform
#policing-reform
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Local police agreements with ICE are skyrocketing in the United States, reigniting debate over public trust

Agreements allowing local police forces to collaborate with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have multiplied at an unprecedented rate. An analysis of official data by FWD.us, a nonpartisan organization that advocates for comprehensive immigration and criminal justice reform, shows that 1,168 police departments had officers enrolled to assist ICE at the end of January, up from 135 during the Biden administration and 150 at the end of Donald Trump's first term.
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Provincial police corruption review should focus on Toronto police first: former board chair | CBC News

Ontario's inspector general should prioritize a focused investigation of the Toronto Police Service rather than a time-consuming provincewide review.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Council tax rise will fund police, mayor says

London council tax will rise to boost GLA funding, increasing the Met Police precept and investing more than £100m in policing and crime-prevention initiatives.
UK politics
fromDataBreaches.Net
2 months ago

UK plans sweeping overhaul of policing amid surge in online crimes - DataBreaches.Net

Britain plans a centralized National Police Service to tackle cybercrime, fraud and cross-border digital offenses, with the National Crime Agency to be merged into it.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Last-ditch call to save police front counters

Ten London police front counters will close, reducing 37 to 27 and leaving only two 24-hour counters, raising concerns for vulnerable residents.
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