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Technology
NYPD Buying Fully Encrypted Radio System
The NYPD’s massive network of radio communications is expected to go dark to the public by the end of 2024 as the department switches from an analog to a digital network, according to Chief of Information Technology Robert Beltran.
November 22, 2023
Patrol
Judge Releases Men Accused of Attacking NYPD Officer Over Being Told to Stop Smoking
Patrick Hendry, the president of the Police Benevolent Association union, tore into the decision. “Our streets and subways won’t be safe if the cops protecting them aren’t safe,” he said.
November 16, 2023
Training
NYPD Cutting Academy Class Because of City Budget Strained by Migrants
“This is going to turn the NYPD staffing crisis into a public safety disaster,” Police Benevolent Association president, Patrick Hendry, said of the expected budget slashing.
November 16, 2023
Patrol
Racers Baiting NYPD Officers into High-Speed Pursuits for Online Videos
Driving high-end sports cars and SUVs, they lead officers on 100-mph chases that go the wrong way down one-way streets, cross over into oncoming traffic, narrowly miss pedestrians, and blast through multiple red lights.
November 15, 2023
Patrol
NYPD Lieutenant Assaulted on Subway, 2 Arrested
Lt. Gypsy Pichardo, a 17-year veteran of the force and a member of the New York Dominican Officers Organization, required stitches on his face and suffered damage to his eye, which will require a specialist.
November 13, 2023
Investigations
NYPD Reports 214% Increase in Anti-Jewish Hate Crimes During Israel-Hamas War
In October 2023, there was a total of 101 reported hate crimes, including 69 targeting Jews. In October 2022, there were 45 reported hate crimes, including 22 targeting Jews.
November 9, 2023
Patrol
New York Officers Catch Man Who Jumped from Bridge
Video taken from one of the officer’s in vehicle systems shows the officers appeared to have talked the man away from the guardrail, but he turned back and jumped.
October 25, 2023
Yonkers, New York, police officer reach for a man as he jumps over the guardrail of a highway bridge. The officers were able to catch him and save his life.
Command
Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: Monroe County SO's Mental Wellness Program
One of the goals of the program is to help deputies overcome any reticence to speak with the clinicians. “Stigma is found to be the greatest barrier to law enforcement seeking mental health treatment,” Dr. Kim Butler says.
October 10, 2023
As part of the Monroe County Sheriff's Office wellness program, Dr. Kim Butler and other clinicians are embedded with the deputies and build friendly relationships with them.
Technology
New York Sheriff to Revise Body Camera Policies After Shootings
Now that all the equipment is in place, Chief Deputy Matthew Fischer is putting together a new camera policy designed to ensure that incidents like the Sept. 6 shooting get recorded.
October 9, 2023
Command
New York City to Cut Police Overtime to Pay for Migrant Care
Mayor Eric Adams' administration has informed the city's police, fire, corrections and sanitation departments that they must submit an overtime pay reduction plan and begin tracking progress each month, City Hall said.
September 11, 2023
Technology
NYPD Exploring Drone as First Responder Program
Councilwoman Kamillah Hanks (D-Staten Island), chair of the public safety committee, confirmed that the department is exploring the option.
August 24, 2023
Drone over New York City. Reports say the NYPD is considering a drone as first responder program.
Patrol
NY Officer Uses Patrol Vehicle to Disarm Woman Pointing Gun at Traffic
She was knocked to the ground and taken into custody and treated for minor injuries at a local hospital, police say.
August 16, 2023
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