The child’s death capped another weekend of gun violence in New York City, where shootings in June and July have risen sharply. Source: New York Times
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Could This City Hold the Key to the Future of Policing in America?
By Gotham Rex on July 12, 2020
As protesters across the country call for police departments to be defunded and dismantled, Camden’s experience offers some lessons. Source: New York Times
9 Police Departments and Multiple Infractions for One New Jersey Cop
By Gotham Rex on June 24, 2020
With no licenses that can be revoked and no database tracking their misconduct, officers in New Jersey are able to jump from agency to agency, even after they are fired. Source: New York Times
De Blasio, Pressured on Policing, Acts to Toughen Discipline
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2020
Mayor de Blasio said the city would put all police disciplinary records online and speed up the disciplinary process against officers accused of abuse. Source: New York Times
How Black N.Y.P.D. Officers Really Feel About the Floyd Protesters
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2020
Most officers of color share the protesters’ mission to defeat racism, but the unrest has reminded the officers that they are still often seen as the enemy. Source: New York Times
The ‘Poisoned’ Shake Shack Milkshakes and an N.Y.P.D. on Edge
By Gotham Rex on June 16, 2020
Claims that fast-food workers poisoned officers intentionally proved to be unfounded, but the ensuing uproar underscored a tense new dynamic. Source: New York Times
Defying Police Unions, New York Lawmakers Ban Chokeholds
By Gotham Rex on June 8, 2020
Legislators, responding to protests over the death of George Floyd, are approving a package of bills aimed at police misconduct. Source: New York Times
‘Kettling’ of Peaceful Protesters Shows Aggressive Shift by N.Y. Police
By Gotham Rex on June 5, 2020
Officers have charged and swung batons at demonstrators after curfew with seemingly little provocation. The mayor said he would review any reports of inappropriate enforcement. Source: New York Times
Police Make Special Deliveries After Arresting Alleged Package Thief
By Gotham Rex on November 18, 2018
Police Make Special Deliveries After Arresting Alleged Package Thief Police came upon a strange scene on 84th Street last week that led to an arrest and the return of packages to a building 11 blocks away. Capt. Timothy Malin of…