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Sister of NYPD Officer Who Died By Suicide Says She Repeatedly Asked Department for Help

The sister of an officer with the New York Police Department who died by suicide last week told CBS News that she repeatedly contacted the agency to warn of her brother's failing mental health.

August 19, 2019

Procedures & Policies

NYPD Evaluating Its Mental Health Programs

The 22-question survey was sent out Thursday—one day after the ninth NYPD officer committed suicide this year. The survey was also circulated a week ago, police sources said.

August 16, 2019

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New York PBA President on Suicide: "Don't F—king Do It!"

Following two police officer suicides in the span of just over 24 hours this week—the eighth and ninth of the year for the department—the president of the Patrolman's Benevolent Association delivered a blunt message to officers who might be approaching crisis leading to self-harm: "Don't f—king do it!"

August 16, 2019

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9th NYPD Officer Dies by Suicide This Year

An officer with the New York Police Department died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Queens on Wednesday evening—the ninth NYPD officer to complete suicide in 2019.

August 15, 2019

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NYPD Officer Dies by Suicide—8th this Year

A 35-year-old police officer with the New York Police Department was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in his Yonkers home on Tuesday morning—the eighth death by suicide on the department in 2019.

August 13, 2019

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New York Officer Dies from 9/11-Related Illness

A former New York State Police Trooper has succumbed to incurable cancer that developed as a result of the time he spent in the rubble of the World Trade Center following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

August 12, 2019

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Off-Duty New York Officer Dies in Manhattan Crash

An off-duty NYPD officer was among two people killed when a Mercedes sedan exited the Henry Hudson Parkway, struck a tree, and burst into flames early Sunday morning.

August 12, 2019

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7-Year-Old Texas Girl Battling Cancer Honored by New York Officers

She dreams of growing up to become a police officer but suffers from an incurable form of kidney cancer.

August 7, 2019

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Governor Slams NYPD Leaders, de Blasio Over Response to Water Attacks

“I look to the training and the policies of the police department that would’ve instructed them to act that way,” Cuomo said.

August 7, 2019

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Motorcycle Backfiring Triggers Mass Shooting Panic in Times Square

“Motorcycles backfiring while passing through sounded like gun shots," the NYPD’s Midtown North district tweeted, adding that they received several calls on the incident and "Please don’t panic. The Times Square area is very safe."

August 7, 2019

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Concrete, Bottles Thrown at NYPD Officers

Five NYPD officers were hurt early Sunday when bottles were thrown at them in the Bronx, police said, and a chunk of concrete was thrown at officers later in the day.

August 6, 2019

Procedures & Policies

Killing Police Morale

Verbal and physical attacks on officers are taking a toll on the officers and on the nation's safety.

August 5, 2019