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Point of Law

Man Sues NYPD Over Right To Record in Police Stations

"Our contention is [the NYPD's] rule, and the way this rule was written, and the way this rule is implemented, since it's an absolute ban, is not narrowly tailored and, therefore, will violate the First Amendment," LatinoJustice attorney Andrew Case said.

July 26, 2023

Special Units

NYPD K-9 Handlers Sue for Overtime Pay for Dog Care

The eight officers — all lieutenants and sergeants who either currently or formerly worked as K-9 officers — want the city to pay them for the time they spend training and grooming the dogs at home.

July 25, 2023

Command

32-Year Veteran of NYPD Sworn in as Commissioner

New commissioner Edward Caban was greeted by chants of "Eddie!" during a Monday introductory news conference at the precinct in the Bronx where he began his career.

July 17, 2023

Patrol

NYPD Officers Still Quitting Force at “Troubling” Rate

The concerning “voluntary quits” — combined with NYPD recruiting problems leaves the 34,000 uniformed officers “at least 1,200 short,” the police union said.

July 13, 2023

Special Units

NYPD Officer Received Kidney Transplant with Aid of Nonprofit Group and PBA

Kidneys for Communities' Kidneys for First Responders initiative is designed to improve access to and facilitate living kidney donations by connecting those who want to help first responders with those who are in need of a lifesaving kidney donation.

July 7, 2023

Special Units

NY K-9 Stabbed 12 Times, Critically Wounded

Police said the man lunged at the leashed dog, likely trying to grab it, and the dog bit the man on his legs. The man then reportedly stabbed the dog at least 12 times with a knife.

July 5, 2023

Command

NYC Mayor Disputes Claim Resigning Police Commissioner was “Figurehead”

Questions about whether the resignation was because she was micromanaged by him or Deputy Mayor Phil Banks set Mayor Adams off.

June 14, 2023

Patrol

Injury Attacks Against NYPD Officers Up 32%

The majority of officer injuries – 1,179 – were minor, but 47 were considered “substantial” and required treatment at a hospital, and 25 were seen as “serious” enough to warrant admission to a hospital.

June 12, 2023

Patrol

NY Judge Argues Cops Can’t Be Christian Because of “Killing”

Associate Justice Troy K Webber fired back, citing the sixth commandment: “Does being a police officer conflict with Christian values as well? That, you know, do not kill the thing?”

June 7, 2023

Patrol

NY Officer Dragged by Stolen Kia, Hospitalized

Police say it was around 8 p.m. Monday when Officer David Piatek stopped the driver of a black Kia Sportage. Police say the vehicle was reported stolen.

May 31, 2023

Featured

Some NYPD Officers Can Now Opt for Flexible Work Schedules

PBA President Pat Lynch called the flexible schedules “a historic moment” and praised the administration of Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell for testing the new shift schedule.

May 4, 2023

Featured

Man Walks Up and Smashes Bottle Over Head of NYPD Officer

The suspect has reportedly been diagnosed with mental illness and has a long record of bizarre and criminal behavior.

April 18, 2023