A psychologist who had worn the blue, he coached thousands of New York City police officers in hostage negotiations, creating a model for law enforcement. Source: New York Times
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G.O.P. Rivals Trade Insults in Chaotic N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 26, 2021
Curtis Sliwa, the founder of the Guardian Angels, and Fernando Mateo, a restaurateur, yelled at each other repeatedly during the free-wheeling virtual debate. Source: New York Times
How a Secretive Legal Process Protects Police From Charges
By Gotham Rex on May 22, 2021
Grand jury minutes in the investigation into Daniel Prude’s death reveal the many ways the criminal justice system struggles when prosecuting the police. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Pride Will Take Steps to Keep Police Out of Parade and Events
By Gotham Rex on May 15, 2021
L.G.B.T.Q. police officers will not be allowed to participate as a group in the annual march, and organizers said they will rely on private security for their events. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Respond to the Shooting in Times Square
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The contenders said the episode was emblematic of a growing crime problem and moved quickly to describe how they would address the issue. Source: New York Times
Shootings and Subway Attacks Put Crime at Center of N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
Rising concerns over crime have led candidates to issue strong appeals for public safety, less than a year after the city was under pressure to defund the police. Source: New York Times
After Times Square Shooting, Adams and Yang Stress Support for N.Y.P.D.
By Gotham Rex on May 9, 2021
Eric Adams and Andrew Yang, among the front-runners in the New York City mayor’s race, said the shooting underlined the importance of public safety. Source: New York Times
Eric Adams, N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidate, Has Something to Prove
By Gotham Rex on May 7, 2021
Mr. Adams is a top fund-raiser in the New York City mayoral race, with key endorsements and strong polling, but he still faces questions about his preparedness for the job. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D.’s Robot Dog Returns to Work, Touching Off a Backlash
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2021
Deployed at a public housing building, the device drew condemnation as a stark example of police power and misplaced priorities. Source: New York Times
A Drunken Hazing, a Fatal Fall and a Cornell Fraternity’s Silence
By Gotham Rex on March 13, 2021
Antonio Tsialas was thriving in his first year at college. Then he was found dead in a gorge, and the fraternity that recruited him closed ranks. What happened is still a mystery. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Releases Secret Misconduct Records After Repeal of Shield Law
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
Inspired by racial justice protests, the Legislature repealed a law blocking police misconduct records from scrutiny. Now the outcomes of thousands of cases are available online. Source: New York Times
Furor in Rochester After Police Pepper-Spray Mother With Toddler
By Gotham Rex on March 5, 2021
A woman accused of shoplifting was sprayed with a chemical irritant and knocked to the ground in front of her daughter, the latest altercation between the police and Black residents. Source: New York Times
Digidog, a Robotic Dog Used by the Police, Stirs Privacy Concerns
By Gotham Rex on February 27, 2021
The New York Police Department has been testing Digidog, which it says can be deployed in dangerous situations and keep officers safer, but some fear it could become an aggressive surveillance tool. Source: New York Times
The Fun Police: Law Enforcement Comes to Carnival
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2021
Events like J’Ouvert in New York and Carnival in London have seen violent incidents. But the way they are policed says a lot about what happens when Black people gather. Source: New York Times
New Footage Emerges of Police Pepper-Spraying of Distraught 9-Year-Old
By Gotham Rex on February 11, 2021
“Please don’t do this to me,” the child said to an officer in Rochester, N.Y. “You did it to yourself, hon,” the officer replied. Source: New York Times