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Boston food
fromBoston.com
20 hours ago

Former Boston police commissioner, off-duty cop, firefighter, and restaurant partner save choking man

Quick action by off-duty responders saved an 80-year-old man choking at a Chestnut Hill restaurant on Easter eve.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day 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.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

LAUSD strike: Here is where negotiations stand

Three major unions representing 70,000 LAUSD employees are negotiating to prevent a strike that could shut down all schools.
#san-francisco
fromMission Local
1 day ago
SF politics

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
fromsfist.com
5 days ago
SF politics

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
SF politics
fromMission Local
1 day ago

S.F. unions pledge to fight 'every one' of layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie

Public sector unions oppose layoffs proposed by Mayor Lurie, emphasizing the importance of city workers for San Francisco's recovery.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
5 days ago

127 SF City Workers Get Pink Slips, With Another Possible 370 to Go

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie initiated layoffs to address a $400 million budget deficit, affecting 127 workers across 18 departments.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Months after the ICE shootings in Minnesota, a federal probe remains elusive

Federal investigations into three shootings involving immigration agents in Minneapolis are stagnant, with little cooperation from federal authorities.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 day ago

6 Toronto police officers charged in corruption probe now suspended without pay | CBC News

Six Toronto police officers charged in a corruption probe are suspended without pay while awaiting trial.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
2 days ago

Family of NJ man shot by NYPD wants time with Mamdani to talk about injuries, police reform | amNewYork

Kishan Patel's family seeks police reform and an apology from the NYPD after his shooting by an officer during a road rage incident.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

Baltimore Security Guards On Strike

The union claims the company barred security guards from unionizing, alleging that workers who participated in unions were discriminated against and even fired.
Boston
#telework
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago
California

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
fromSacramento Bee
3 days ago
SF politics

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
California
fromCalifornia Post
2 days ago

Exclusive | Fight brewing as controversial bill to let California state workers stay remote advances

California may adopt permanent telework for state employees, pending legislative approval and potential gubernatorial veto.
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
3 days ago

California Assembly committee gives initial OK to state employee telework bill

Assembly Bill 1729 aims to protect California state workers' telework options and suspend the governor's return-to-office order.
fromPadailypost
4 days 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
fromFortune
2 days ago

'This utter lack of communication and consultation flies in the face of federal law': states push against immigration detention plans | Fortune

ICE purchased a 418,000-square-foot warehouse in Surprise, Arizona, for $70 million, with plans for a processing site capable of handling 1,000 to 1,500 immigrants daily.
US politics
#arson
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
3 days 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 damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNewsday
3 days ago

Brooklyn activist pleads guilty to setting fire to 11 NYPD vehicles

Jakhi McCray pleaded guilty to setting fire to 11 police vehicles, causing $800,000 in damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Brooklyn
fromNBC New York
3 days 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.
Brooklyn
fromThe Independent
3 days 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 damage, and faces 5 to 20 years in prison.
Atlanta Braves
fromDefector
3 days ago

What Is A Strike | Defector

The Automated Ball-Strike system defines the strike zone based on a batter's height, eliminating human ambiguity in calling strikes.
Higher education
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

NYU professors ratify their first union contract after March walkout

NYU professors reached their first union contract, securing job security, academic freedom, and significant pay raises after a strike.
#data-breach
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago
Privacy professionals

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago
Los Angeles

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Hackers steal and leak sensitive LAPD police documents | TechCrunch

Cybercriminals leaked sensitive LAPD documents online, including personnel files and internal investigations, allegedly by the extortion gang World Leaks.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

How thousands of sensitive LAPD files got leaked online - and what happens next

A significant data breach exposed sensitive LAPD files and other records, attributed to the hacking group WorldLeaks.
#policing
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago
Mindfulness

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.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago
Social justice

Embracing the Warrior-Guardian Paradox in Modern Policing

The warrior and guardian mindsets are complementary, essential for effective policing.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
5 days 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.
#police-accountability
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Berkeley police oversight resignations should be a wake-up call,' officials say

Two long-serving Berkeley Police Accountability Board members resigned, citing ignored perspectives and overruling of the board's investigative authority, leaving multiple vacancies.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Firing of Berkeley's top police watchdog lands another blow to independent oversight, officials say

Berkeley City Council voted to remove Hansel Aguilar as Director of the Office of Police Accountability amid strained oversight relationships and governance disputes.
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.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Illegal' forest service overhaul risks causing chaos' across US public lands, union claims

The Trump administration's restructuring of the US Forest Service threatens public lands and violates legal funding stipulations.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

Berkeley school district approves new contract with classified workers

The new contract covers July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028, and was ratified by 99% of voting union members on March 23. The agreement includes a 3% retroactive raise for this school year, a 4% increase for next school year, and a one-time bonus of $600 to $1,000.
Education
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days 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.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

ProPublica's union staged a 24-hour strike over AI, job protections - Poynter

ProPublica workers staged a strike over contract negotiations, focusing on protections against layoffs in an AI-driven industry.
California
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Former Mass. police chief charged with committing fraud while leading department

A former police chief was indicted on fraud charges related to false reimbursement claims and larceny exceeding $1200.
#lapd
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days 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
4 days 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 parents
fromGothamist
1 week ago

Teachers union flexes on New York state budget: pension boosts or bust

Improving pension benefits for public employees is a priority for New York City's teacher union amid ongoing budget negotiations.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Police car chases result in 8 deaths around US in less than a week

In 2023, a report from the Police Executive Research Forum called for police to put the brakes on car chases unless a violent crime has been committed and the suspect poses an imminent threat. The report noted a spike in fatalities and an increase in pursuits by some departments, including in Houston and New York City.
US news
#los-angeles-schools
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Three unions unite in massive LAUSD strike threat: What's at stake for workers, families

Three unions in Los Angeles public schools unite for a strike to demand better contracts and higher pay.
Education
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Families, union workers bracing for a crippling, historic LAUSD strike in exactly one week

Los Angeles schools face a potential historic employee walkout involving three major unions, impacting 390,000 students and families' routines.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

North Andover police unions call for 'immediate removal' of chief after Fitzsimmons acquittal

"We can no longer remain silent while operating under a toxic culture of vindictiveness and professional stagnation. Chief Gray has proven unable to fulfill the basic qualifications of an effective leader. Unfortunately, the consequences are landing squarely on our officers and our Town."
SF politics
Law
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

'I am scared for my safety': Plymouth police officer placed on leave is accused of sexual abuse, records show

A Plymouth police officer faces allegations of sexual abuse involving a victim under her guardianship, leading to a criminal investigation and court hearings.
Media industry
from48 hills
6 days ago

CBS workers win tentative contract - 48 hills

Writers and producers at CBS News reached a tentative agreement after a 24-hour walkout, addressing wage increases and toll reimbursements.
#police-shooting
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Woman shot and killed by police in N.H.

A woman was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Northfield, New Hampshire.
Boston
fromBoston.com
5 days ago

Woman shot and killed by police in N.H.

A woman was fatally shot by a police officer responding to a domestic disturbance in Northfield, New Hampshire.
#287g-program
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

ICE Is Paying the Salaries of This Town's Entire Police Force

Carroll, NH, received $122,515 from DHS for participating in the 287(g) program, aiding federal immigration enforcement.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
2 weeks ago

ICE Is Paying the Salaries of This Town's Entire Police Force

Carroll, NH, received $122,515 from DHS for participating in the 287(g) program, aiding federal immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Mayor Bass has a new goal for the LAPD: Forget growing, just stop shrinking

Karen Bass aims to stop the decline of the Los Angeles Police Department amid budget constraints, shifting from plans for expansion to maintaining current personnel levels.
#police-corruption
NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks 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.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

NYC politics
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks 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.
fromKqed
2 weeks ago
Law

Former Antioch Officer Who Bragged About Abuse of Power Gets 4 Years in Prison | KQED

Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Plymouth police officer on paid leave amid criminal investigation

A Plymouth police officer is on paid leave due to a criminal investigation into her off-duty conduct.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Overtime at OPD is now much harder to greenlight, following investigation by Oaklandside

I live here, I'm raising my kids here. I'm a taxpayer, so it affects me. I want to have the best systems online for our department to be successful so we can properly track it.
East Bay (California)
NYC parents
fromPadailypost
1 month ago

Police, school district write checks to settle teen's suit alleging excessive force by police

Atherton town government and Sequoia Union High School District settled a lawsuit for $560,000 with a student after police forcibly detained him at school over a toy water gun incident.
Remote teams
fromUNILAD Tech
1 month ago

Cop fired after being caught using 'deceitful' work-from-home hack

A police officer was terminated and banned from law enforcement after using a photo frame device to fake activity on her work-from-home laptop by generating artificial keystrokes.
fromPortland Mercury
1 month ago

THE BLACK BYLINE: Portland Police Union Insults Our Intelligence

We will quickly file a new initiative to fix a single typographical error and nothing more in the initiative. We are confident we have the time and resources to collect the required signatures to qualify for the ballot.
Portland
fromAol
1 month ago

Police officer sacked for faking remote working

While Sgt X had some mitigating circumstances, it's unacceptable for an officer to act in this deliberate and deceitful way by abusing the trust placed in her. The raw data shows she was not doing anything in the periods she was key-jamming.
UK news
SF politics
fromSacramento Bee
1 month ago

Union proposes 100% remote work as California state workers resume negotiations

California state worker unions are negotiating with labor officials over Gov. Newsom's July return-to-office mandate requiring four days weekly in-office work, with unions demanding full telework options and free parking.
NYC politics
fromChalkbeat
1 month ago

Unions, NYCLU slam bills that would grant police more power over protests at schools

A proposed bill to establish police buffer zones at schools and campuses faces opposition from faculty unions and civil liberties advocates who argue it would restrict protest rights despite claims it promotes transparency.
fromKqed
1 month ago

State Workers Push for Telework Options | KQED

Almost a quarter of adults in Humboldt County are enrolled in CalFresh. This puts the county at the 9th highest enrollment in California, up from 19th in 2014. About 14% of California residents use CalFresh, the state's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. But usage in the far northern portion of the state is much higher, according to a report from the University of California, Davis.
California
#metropolitan-police
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

City Hall policing office staff to strike over pay

MOPAC staff will strike three days over an imposed 2% pay award seen as a real-terms cut and lowest increase across the GLA.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago

Portland Officers Who Clashed With Anti-ICE Protesters Identified

Portland Police officer Tyler Brunelle was filmed punching a restrained protester on January 9 and was previously named in a 2022 lawsuit alleging impact-munition injury.
#ice
fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

Todd Lyons Bragged of Investigations into Just 37 Use of Force Incidents Out of Hundreds - emptywheel

fromemptywheel
1 month ago
US politics

Todd Lyons Bragged of Investigations into Just 37 Use of Force Incidents Out of Hundreds - emptywheel

fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Tense exchange between LAPD deputy chief and vocal police critic goes viral

As the Martin Luther King Jr. Kingdom Day Parade wound to an end in Leimert Park, activist Jason Reedy said he tried to "bird-dog" LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell over a recent increase in police shootings. One of the police department's most outspoken critics, Reedy, often confronts LAPD and city officials face to face in public forums. After jawing with members of McDonnell's security detail, Reedy got into a heated exchange with Alan Hamilton, a deputy chief who runs the detective bureau.
US news
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Police Federation criticises plans for mandatory licence to practise' for officers

Police officers will be required to hold and renew a licence to practise while pay, training, time and support must improve to achieve professional policing.
#police-oversight
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Truth About ICE's Recruiting Push

Aggressive ICE hiring claims outpace operational readiness, with about 12,000 hires announced but only roughly 5,000 fully operational.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Did Oakland's police union convince the City Council to block OPD oversight picks?

Oakland leaders have declined for the second time to reappoint two incumbents to the Police Commission, the civilian body overseeing the Oakland Police Department. At the City Council meeting Tuesday night, all but two council members - Carroll Fife and Noel Gallo - voted to reject the nominees submitted by the Police Commission Selection Panel in December: Ricardo Garcia-Acosta, chair of the commission, and Omar Farmer, an alternate commissioner. The commissioners' terms expired in October, but both have continued to serve in a holdover capacity.
California
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.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Council approves boost in LAPD hiring, despite budget concerns

Los Angeles approved hiring up to 410 LAPD officers this year, funded from the LAPD budget, amid budget crisis and prior council resistance.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Fremont's new police chief should have come from the ranks

Promote internal police leadership, sustain local journalism, and tailor education to individual strengths to improve community outcomes.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Ballot proposal may change how pay is set for L.A. County sheriff's deputies, firefighters

A proposed November ballot measure would transfer final authority over pay and working-condition disputes for county public safety workers from supervisors to binding arbitration.
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.
fromAxios
2 months ago

Exclusive: 300+ ex-DOJ lawyers demand transparent Minnesota shooting probes

The Justice Department has opened a civil rights probe into Pretti's fatal shooting by federal immigration officers. However, the Trump administration has said there is no need for a similar probe into Good's death. Minnesota officials launched legal steps soon after Pretti's killing in an effort to stake their claim to investigate, including obtaining a search warrant and suing to "vindicate their right to access evidence."
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Truth About ICE's Recruiting Push

Last year, Trump officials pledged to double staffing at ICE by adding 10,000 new deportation officers by January 2026. Stephen Miller treated the recruitment drive as a priority on par with the deportation push, demanding daily updates on the pace of hiring. Immigration and Customs Enforcement held job expos in multiple cities and dangled $50,000 bonuses, student-loan forgiveness, and other perks before potential recruits.
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