NYPD

Politics

NYC pols want to change NYPD’s role at polling sites

The proposal follows cops’ forceful presence during the election.

NYPD

Politics

How New York City settles lawsuits with protesters who sue cops over aggressive tactics

The city has a history of settling lawsuits filed by protesters alleging unjust treatment at the hands of the NYPD, but for some a settlement isn’t enough.

NYPD

Politics

Civil rights activists question NYPD preparation for protests

Progressives at non-violent protests get arrested while conservative protests have broken the law with impunity.

NYPD

Policy

The NYPD has a surveillance problem

The department is facing multiple lawsuits over the use and disclosure of its digital surveillance practices.

NYPD

Policy

NYPD allows Borough Park protesters to break law with impunity

Heavy-handed tactics against Black Lives Matter protests were absent Tuesday night.

New York City

Policy

City Council considers amending chokehold criminalization law

The council is planning to introduce the legislation Thursday following outcries from the NYPD and police unions.

Criminal Justice

Policy

Should cops carry guns?

Police reform advocates say disarming police would save lives.

New York City

Policy

NYPD commissioners received civilian complaints

Before acceding to the top job, Dermot Shea and James O’Neill were each accused of misconduct.

NYPD

Policy

NYPD disciplinary records put in quarantine

A federal judge temporarily blocked their release until mid-August.

NYPD

Politics

City Council members blame NYPD cuts for rise in shootings

Robert Holden, Joe Borelli and the PBA say other elected officials have invited crime.

NYPD

Politics

Did de Blasio actually defund the NYPD?

The mayor and the City Council did some fuzzy math to arrive at $1B in cuts.

New York City

Politics

The sticking points as the New York City budget deadline nears

The New York City budget for fiscal year 2021 is due before midnight on Wednesday, July 1, but Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York City Council have yet to reach an agreement. Here's why.