‘No criminality’ found in the death of transgender inmate on Rikers Island: Prosecutor
Layleen Polanco was found dead in solitary confinement in June 2019. June 5, 2020, 9:39 PM 5 min read 5…
American Policing Has Always Been About Enforcing White Supremacy
Alex S. Vitale has had a busy week. The Brooklyn College professor and author of “The End of Policing,” and…
Police Budgets Have Long Been Untouchable. That Could Change.
Chants to “Defund the police!” have reverberated around the country, from New York City to Minneapolis and through the streets…
‘Late Night’ Writer Amber Ruffin Has Even More Unsettling Police Stories
If you weren’t already feeling uncomfortable about “Late Night” writer Amber Ruffin’s disturbing encounters with police, how about now? For…
At fortified White House, Trump under verbal assault from military’s top ranks
Fortified by troops in uniform, foreboding fencing and police in riot gear, President Donald Trump remained protected from largely peaceful…
Former President Barack Obama to young people of color: ‘Your lives matter. Your dreams matter.’
Former President Barack Obama weighed in on how systemic racism has been thrown into “high relief” during both the COVID-19…
Atlanta police chief walks tightrope as she handles protests
ATLANTA — Atlanta’s police chief quickly condemned the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and acted swiftly when she determined…
Trump denies ordering protesters forcibly removed for church photo op
The president claims he went to an underground bunker to inspect it. June 3, 2020, 8:16 PM 7 min read…
White House National Security Adviser Denies ‘Systemic Racism’ Across U.S. Police Forces
White House national security adviser Robert O’Brien on Sunday denied that there’s “systemic racism” across police agencies in the U.S.,…
What the National Guard can and can’t do in Minneapolis
Images of armed Minnesota National Guardsmen on the streets of Minneapolis and President Donald Trump‘s controversial tweet suggesting a further…
White Woman Fired From Job After Calling Cops On Black Man In Central Park
Amy Cooper, the white woman who called the cops on a Black man in Central Park over the weekend as…
Substance abuse, kids with cabin fever: Police officer on new challenges amid COVID-19
Torrey Rowe became hooked on police work and forensics through watching the TV show “CSI” back in the early 2000s.…
Moscow police detain man who threatened to blow up bank
Police in Moscow have detained a man who threatened to blow up a bank with explosives he claimed to be…
Investigators execute search warrants for home of Ahmaud Arbery’s alleged killers
Ahmaud Arbery’s family attorney slams the release of past police body cam video. May 20, 2020, 11:16 PM 6 min…
Friend of missing Florida mom speaks out
It’s been almost two months since police in Jupiter, Florida, ruled Gretchen Anthony’s disappearance a homicide. Her body still hasn’t…
Calls grow for probe of shooting that left black woman dead
Calls for an outside investigation into the fatal police shooting of a Kentucky emergency medical technician are growing, two months…
Video shows man charge at officer who fatally shot him
Video from a Maryland police officer’s body camera captures him warning the man to drop a knife and get down…
Cellphone video shows a Georgia jogger allegedly ambushed by 2 gunmen
Ahmaud Arbery’s 26th birthday would have been May 8. Instead, his family will be mourning his death and seeking justice…
Intel report warns Zoom could be vulnerable to foreign surveillance
DHS document urges government users to assess their risk. April 28, 2020, 8:11 AM 5 min read 5 min read…
Driver in crash may have passed out from wearing N95 mask too long: Police
Police said the driver is believed to have worn an N95 mask for too long. April 25, 2020, 3:21 PM…
17 bodies found inside New Jersey nursing home amid COVID pandemic
The grisly discovery of 17 bodies stored inside a New Jersey nursing home amid the novel coronavirus pandemic has prompted…
African Americans in Chicago face double scourge: Coronavirus and gun violence
The Illinois stay-at-home order, mandating that residents shelter in place amid the novel coronavirus pandemic, has virtually shut down the…
Florida EMS charged with felony after intentionally coughing on store employee
Man coughed after allegedly saying social distancing is “getting out of hand.” April 8, 2020, 2:29 PM 4 min read…
2 dead, 5 wounded in suspected terrorist knife attack in France
The 33-year-old assailant was arrested, police told ABC News. April 4, 2020, 6:16 PM 4 min read 4 min read…
UK wakes up to virtual coronavirus lockdown, as PM Johnson declares ‘moment of national emergency’
The unprecedented restrictions were announced in a televised address yesterday. March 24, 2020, 1:33 PM 6 min read LONDON —…
Homeland Security warns terrorists may exploit COVID-19 pandemic
The bulletin notes there is “no information” yet on specific plots. March 24, 2020, 5:38 PM 4 min read A…
Court sides with family of man shot by police in Kansas
A federal appeals court has ruled that jurors should be allowed to decide whether a white police officer in Kansas…
Family of man killed by trooper seeking more than $10M
Relatives of a Connecticut man killed by a state trooper are seeking more than $10 million in wrongful death damages…
Trump announces pardons for several high-profile individuals
Former NYC police commissioner Bernie Kerik was among those receiving pardons. February 18, 2020, 8:44 PM 5 min read President…
NYPD creates new approach to prevent officer suicides
Officials say the new approach will make it easier for officers to seek help. February 18, 2020, 11:50 PM 5…
New Philadelphia police chief starts amid surge in homicides
Philadelphia’s new police commissioner starts work Monday amid a surge in homicides so far this year and calls for action…
NYPD cops shot in the Bronx in 2 separate ‘assassination’ incidents, 1 suspect in custody
A New York City police lieutenant was shot in the arm Sunday morning after an armed suspect opened fire inside…
Suspected Thai soldier kills 20, injures 31, remains at-large
Police said the suspect is holed up inside a mall. February 8, 2020, 6:57 PM 8 min read At least…
Multiple family members shot, killed in alleged targeted home invasion
A 10-year-old boy was shot and killed in the attack along with two adults. January 27, 2020, 1:50 PM 3…
Thousands of armed protesters turn out for Trump-supported gun rally
Armed with rifles, tactical gear and homemade posters, thousands of gun rights activists hit the streets of Richmond, Virginia, Monday…
Police investigating deaths of infant twins at homeless shelter
Police are now investigating if there was foul play involved. January 12, 2020, 1:00 PM 3 min read Police are…
Police warn that abbreviating 2020 on legal documents could lead to fraud
The advice comes from the East Millinocket Police Department. January 3, 2020, 8:32 PM 4 min read The police department…
Cleveland man allegedly fires celebratory bullets that killed girlfriend on New Year’s
Erika Miranda’s death was the first reported homicide in Cleveland in 2020. January 2, 2020, 9:46 PM 3 min read…
Kansas officer resigned over alleged bogus complaint against McDonald’s workers
The police chief said the officer is no longer an employee of his department. December 31, 2019, 5:07 PM 7…
New York City teen arrested for killing, robbing man for $1 on Christmas Eve
Abu Conteh, 18, was charged with murder and gang assault. December 31, 2019, 9:18 PM 4 min read A New…
Police search for suspects after 4 shot at San Antonio mall
Five suspects are still at large, police say. December 19, 2019, 12:50 PM 3 min read Authorities are searching for…
He Was Fatally Stabbed At A College Party And Police Still Can’t Solve The Crime
ARCATA, Calif. ― It was early morning on April 18, 2017, when things went terribly wrong at a college party…
3 dead in Montana casino shooting, suspect killed by police
An overnight shooting at a Montana casino has left three people dead and another person injured December 17, 2019, 11:46…
Texas police officer killed by man fleeing traffic stop
Authorities in the Houston area are searching for a 21-year-old man who they say struck and killed a police officer…
Decapitated body found in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park
Police have opened a homicide investigation after dismembered human remains were discovered in Los Angeles’ Griffith Park. A hiker stumbled…
‘Number of people’ stabbed in London Bridge incident, 1 man shot by police: Live updates
A number of people have been stabbed in a “major incident” by London Bridge Friday afternoon, authorities said. Interested in…
Shooting at California mall leaves 2 injured
Two people were injured in a shooting at a California mall on Monday evening, authorities said. Gunfire erupted inside the…
Brawl involving up to 100 youths, machetes and knives erupts at UK movie theater
A brawl involving machetes, knives and up to 100 youths erupted at a movie theater in the United Kingdom and…
Jussie Smollett countersues city of Chicago for ‘maliciously prosecuting him in bad faith’
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago, claiming that authorities “maliciously” prosecuted…
Police officer retires after far-right group ties revealed
A Connecticut police officer has retired after a civil rights organization raised concerns about his membership in a far-right group…
Police: Man killed after shootout with officers in Georgia
Authorities in Georgia are investigating the death of a man shot by police. The Athens-Clarke County Police Department says the…
Maryland police sentenced for assault of handcuffed suspect
A white Maryland police officer has been sentenced to spend six months in jail after he was convicted of assault…
Teenager allegedly shoots classmate near California high school; suspect in custody
One teenager was shot, allegedly by another student, near a Northern California high school Tuesday morning, authorities said. The sole…
What Happened To Skinny Pete In ‘El Camino’? This Real-Life Police Officer Knows
In finally showing what happened to Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), “El Camino” tied up major loose ends from “Breaking Bad.”…
Fort Worth police shooting shatters community trust
Yashunn Hale isn’t sure he would call the police to report a crime. Not since an officer killed Hale’s neighbor…
Texas Cop Fatally Shoots Black Woman In Her Own Home During Welfare Check, Police Say
A Fort Worth, Texas, police officer fatally shot a black woman in her own home early Saturday while responding to…
4 homeless men killed in their sleep in NYC’s Chinatown, person of interest in custody: Police
Four homeless men were killed in New York City’s Chinatown early Saturday morning, and police say they have a person…