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November 20, 2023, 10:20 PM
NYPD challenge to chokehold ban rejected by state appeals court
The New York Court of Appeals has upheld a New York City law banning police use of chokeholds.
November 20, 2023, 10:20 PM
2 months ago
NYPD police commissioner celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
NYPD police commissioner Edward Caban discusses the state of crime and safety in New York City, and shares how his Latino culture has influenced his work.
2 months ago
2 months ago
NYPD police commissioner talks about honor of being 1st Latino leader of force
Edward Caban made history in July when he was named the first Latino police commissioner for the NYPD and spoke with "GMA 3" about the honor and his agenda.
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3 injured in New York subway slashings, suspect is sought, NYPD says
Three women were injured late Sunday afternoon in a series of subway slashing incidents, New York Police Department officials said.
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NYPD safety team making high number of unlawful stops, mostly people of color: Report
A decade after the NYPD's stop-and-frisk tactic was deemed unconstitutional, the police are still making unlawful stops and searches, according to a new report.
6 months ago
7 months ago
Growing calls for NYPD to make arrest in subway chokehold death
Attorneys for the family of Jordan Neely called for "consequences" for a passenger seen on video putting Neely into a chokehold a week ago on a New York City subway.
7 months ago
7 months ago
New York Police Department launches new flexible schedules
The new schedule comes amid a mass exodus of veteran officers.
7 months ago
10 months ago
Off-duty NYPD officer shot during robbery has died, officials say
A 38-year-old man suspected of shooting an off-duty NYPD officer was arrested on Monday.
10 months ago
10 months ago
Feds to drop charges against NYPD officer accused of being spy for China
Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn have asked a judge to dismiss criminal charges against an NYPD officer charged with being a Chinese agent.
10 months ago
1 year ago
NYPD attack suspect targeted law enforcement: DA
The Maine teen accused of attacking New York City police officers with a knife was arraigned at a hospital.
1 year ago
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Massive blaze erupts in Brooklyn warehouse
New York City firefighters spend hours battling a fire that broke out at an NYPD storage warehouse in Red Hook.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Massive fire breaks out at NYPD storage facility
Three firefighters, three EMT workers and two civilians were injured in the blaze, according to the FDNY.
1 year ago
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NYPD accused of illegally obtaining, storing the DNA samples of nearly 32,000 people
A federal lawsuit claims the genetic material is stored in a “suspect index."
1 year ago
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NYC police search for suspected package thief dressed as Amazon employee
New York City police are searching for a suspected package thief they say is dressed as an Amazon employee and driving an Amazon truck.
1 year ago
1 year ago
Poll workers and voting sites could be targets of extremists, NYPD warns, urging 'vigilance'
Ahead of Election Day, the New York City Police Department is warning of a "complex" threat environment and racially motivated and anti-government extremists
1 year ago
1 year ago
NY police investigate death of Bed Bath & Beyond CFO
Bed Bath & Beyond CFO Gustavo Arnal has died, the company confirmed. He died of injuries consistent with a fall from an elevated position, police said.
1 year ago
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NYPD says murders and shootings are down, despite recent high-profile incidents
The NYPD said that murders and shootings in New York City are down despite three people being killed the night before.
1 year ago
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Illegal dirt bikes destroyed by NYPD bulldozer
About 2,000 illegal vehicles have already been impounded by New York City Police this year, an 88% increase from last year.
1 year ago
2 years ago
NYPD searches for hate crime suspect
The suspect is accused of attacking seven Asian women, ranging in age between 19 to 57, in two hours. Two of the women were hospitalized.
2 years ago
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A former NYPD officer’s take on Biden’s gun violence plan
Former NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce gives his take on the summit between President Joe Biden and New York City Mayor Eric Adams aimed at curbing gun violence.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Funeral held for NYPD officer Jason Rivera
Officer Rivera’s partner, Officer Wilbert Mora, also died of his gunshot wounds days after the shooting.
2 years ago
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1 officer killed, another in injured in deadly police shooting in Harlem
A 22-year-old officer died and the other is still fighting for his life.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Keechant Sewell becomes 1st woman NYPD police commissioner
Keechant Sewell is also the first woman -- and first Black woman -- to be NYPD police commissioner.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Keechant Sewell becomes 1st female commissioner of NYPD
The New York native shared what she hopes to change with her milestone appointment.
2 years ago
2 years ago
NYC mayor-elect names 1st Black female NYPD commissioner
Keechant Sewell was selected by Mayor-elect Eric Adams to become the first female police commissioner for New York City, starting in the new year.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Eric Garner's mother speaks out on first days of NYPD judicial inquiry
Petitioners in the judicial inquiry concerning Eric Garner's death are calling for the firing of NYPD officials involved in the incident who are testifying.
2 years ago
2 years ago
Judicial inquiry begins looking into Eric Garner's death at hands of NYPD
A judge has ordered witnesses from the NYPD and police union to testify on Eric Garner's arrest and death to get more insight into the fatal 2014 incident.
2 years ago
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New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio accused of misusing NYPD resources in DOI report
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio accused of misusing NYPD resources, DOI reports.
2 years ago
2 years ago
NYPD continues search for suspect in broad-daylight shooting
The gunman narrowly missed hitting two children while firing shots on a busy Bronx street before escaping on a scooter driven by an alleged accomplice.
2 years ago
3 years ago
How one New York city plans to replace its entire police department
Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick is pushing for changes in the police department that include a proposed department of community solutions and public safety.
3 years ago
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New York City's highest-ranking uniformed police officer is retiring
Terence Monahan, New York City's highest-ranking uniformed police officer, is retiring as NYPD chief of department.
3 years ago
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'Unprecedented' NYC police discipline guidelines could serve as model throughout US
"Ultimately, everything has to drive, in my view, toward building trust."
3 years ago
3 years ago
New York AG sues NYPD over handling of Black Lives Matter protests
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the NYPD over its handling of the Black Lives Matter protests.
3 years ago
3 years ago
NYPD arrests 15-year-old for violent attacks on vehicles
A driver and his elderly mother were inside when cyclists attacked a car Tuesday. Several other arrests are expected after at least two violent attacks on motorists in New York City.
3 years ago
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NYPD investigates swarm of bicyclists in violent confrontation with motorist
Several cyclists were caught on camera attacking a vehicle on Fifth Avenue in New York City. Authorities are asking the public to help identify the suspected cyclists.
3 years ago
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NYPD busts illegal club with nearly 400 people inside
Four party organizers were arrested on multiple charges, including violating coronavirus emergency orders and serving liquor without a license.
3 years ago
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NYPD officer suspended after promoting Trump on loudspeaker
The NYPD said it has suspended an officer who was filmed violating police guidelines by promoting Trump on a police loudspeaker on duty.
3 years ago
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Retired NYPD chief sues department over alleged 'glass ceiling' for female officers
A "glass ceiling" keeps women from climbing to the highest ranks of the NYPD, a retired chief alleged Monday in a new lawsuit.
3 years ago
3 years ago
NYPD officer arrested on strangulation charges after caught-on-camera incident
NYPD Officer David Afanador was suspended after the June 21 incident was filmed by a bystander and posted on social media.
3 years ago
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NYPD officer suspended after filmed using chokehold on suspect
An NYPD officer was suspended without pay after he was filmed using a chokehold on a suspect over the weekend.
3 years ago
3 years ago
New York City mom plans $10 million lawsuit against police after arrest for improperly wearing face mask
Kaleemah Rozier was arrested in front of her 5-year-old son on May 13 for not wearing a face mask on the train.
3 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD arrested more people of color for social distancing and other charges, data shows
The Brooklyn District Attorney released data to show the disparities in arrests. The NYPD released data to show the demographics of summonses.
4 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD officer put on modified duty after violent social distancing violation arrest filmed
A NYPD officer is under investigation into an arrest this weekend where he was filmed punching a suspect who allegedly violated social distancing orders.
4 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD 'backs the scrubs' and gives send-off to visiting COVID health workers
The NYPD gave a hero's send off to the health care workers who traveled from around the country to assist New York's hospitals.
4 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD sergeant pulls over speeding car, finds woman giving birth on way to hospital
NYPD sergeant pulls over speeding car on the Staten Island Expressway, finds woman giving birth on way to hospital
4 years ago
4 years ago
Man screams for help as NYPD arrest him: Video
Video shows a man apparently getting assaulted by several police officers in Brooklyn and arrested for allegedly smoking weed in a park.
4 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD creates new approach to prevent officer suicides
The New York City Police Department has announced a new approach to prevent suicides by officers, one day after a veteran detective was found dead.
4 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD detective found dead in home from apparent suicide
Detective Paul Federico, 53, was a 29-year veteran of the force assigned to the police commissioner's office.
4 years ago
4 years ago
Cop shooting suspect charged with attempted murder
The officer shot in the Bronx precinct shooting left the hospital just hours before the suspect was arraigned on attempted murder charges.
4 years ago
4 years ago
NYPD cop and fiancee allegedly froze 8-year-old boy with autism to death, police said
NYPD officer Michael Valva allegedly left his 8-year-old son in the freezing garage overnight.
4 years ago