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Patrol

42-Year-Old Retired NY Officer Dies from 9/11-Related Illness

Morales died Friday, October 28, from an illness stemming from his assignment at the World Trade Center site following the terrorist attack on September 11, 2001, according to New York State Police.

November 2, 2022

Patrol

4,000 NYPD Officers Expected to Retire, Resign This Year

If the pace continues in the fourth quarter, the NYPD stands to lose 4,072 officers this year. That’s even higher than the crippling attrition the department suffered in 2002, when 3,846 officers left the force following Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

October 25, 2022

Patrol

Off-Duty New York Officer Mugged, Badge Taken

One of the suspects pulled a gun and demanded the victims’ property, officers said. The Wallkill officer lost his wallet and shield in the stick-up.

October 24, 2022

Patrol

New York Post: Governor Wrong About Benefits of Bail Reform

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s Division of Criminal Justice Services just released new New York City data that, according to no-bail advocates, “prove” that the state’s criminal-justice reforms aren’t boosting crime. It’s a crock, of course.

October 18, 2022

Point of Law

NY Cop Killer to Soon be Paroled

Anthony Blanks, now 69, was convicted of first-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon in 1978 for the veteran officer's killing. He was sentenced to 25 years to life.

October 13, 2022

Technology

NYPD Unveils App to Give Officers Access to LGBTQ+ Resources

Dubbed, the LGBTQIA+ resource map application, the app will give field officers searchable access to community centers, advocacy organizations and other resources.

October 12, 2022

Patrol

Officers and Pedestrians Injured in NYPD Vehicle Crash

Officers were responding to a report of a car being stolen not far from the scene, and when the patrol vehicle approached the intersection, police say the officers crossed over the double yellow line as a gray Acura attempted to make a left turn.

October 7, 2022

Patrol

BWC Captures NY Troopers Rescuing Teen from Flaming Vehicle

Together, they acted quickly to pull a 17-year-old through the passenger’s side window and move him to safety moments before the entire structure became engulfed.

October 3, 2022

Special Units

NY Sheriffs to Race at Watkins Glen in Sheriffs’ Showdown 2

“We can't race by the rules of the racetrack. We can't race head-to-head so there's not a start and finish. So, we are racing eight laps and we're looking for the closest to the adjusted track speed for that car you're driving,” explains Sheriff Todd Baxter.

September 26, 2022

Technology

Long Island Agency Asks NYPD for Help After Cyber Attack Cripples 911 Center

The NYPD is providing five additional call operators per tour to help handle the volume of calls. Once a call is received, instead of inputting the incident into a computer, the calls are made to dispatch officers.

September 22, 2022

Patrol

NY Police Department and 911 Still Disrupted by Hackers

Officers are still unable to use their car computers to conduct background checks. Instead, the officers must use encrypted radio to contact state police or highway patrol for further information.

September 21, 2022

Patrol

NLEOMF Announces 2022 National Officer Safety and Wellness Award Winners

“The primary objective of Destination Zero is to drive down causal factors that kill and injure our nation’s law enforcement officers,” said Marcia Ferranto, CEO of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund.

September 15, 2022