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Patrol

Video: NYPD Officer Wins Impromptu Pull-up Contest Against Neighborhood Teen

Conversations between NYPD Officer Stroman and the Brooklyn youths on his beat often touch on fitness. "This one young man asked me questions about my workouts, so I gave him a few pointers on technique," says Stroman. Before long came the challenge: a pull-up contest with an extra "bodyweight hold" at the end. Officer Stroman was more than happy to oblige.

August 20, 2015

Patrol

NYPD Officer Wins Impromptu Pull-up Contest Against Neighborhood Teen

NYPD Officer Stroman's conversations with local youths often touch on fitness.Before long came the challenge from one teen: a pull-up contest with an extra "bodyweight hold" at the end. Officer Stroman was more than happy to oblige. More Here.

August 20, 2015

Weapons

NYPD Spending $4.5M to Give More Officers TASERs

The NYPD wants to expand its arsenal of TASERs to give officers more nonlethal alternatives to their service weapons when dealing with criminals and mentally disturbed individuals.

August 11, 2015

Patrol

NYPD Officers Post Photos of Vagrants Online to Show Importance of Quality of Life Policing

NYPD officers fed up with vagrants making life miserable in the city are taking matters into their own hands — by snapping photos of quality-of-life scofflaws and posting them online.

August 10, 2015

Technology

Bratton Says NYPD Officers Should See Body Camera Footage Before Questioning by Investigators

New York City’s police commissioner says he strongly objects to an inspector general's recommendation that police officers be prevented from viewing body camera footage before giving a statement to investigators.

August 5, 2015

Technology

Inspector General Recommends Changes in NYPD Body Camera Policy

According to the Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD, the police department’s current policy governing the use of body cameras gives officers too much discretion.

July 31, 2015

Patrol

NYPD Officers Stop on Way to Work to Save Suicidal Woman

As their vehicle approached Patchogue Holbrook Road, the officers both noticed a young woman climbing onto the railing of the overpass. The officers quickly stopped, identified themselves, and engaged her in conversation. As one officer continued speaking with her, another stopped a passing vehicle and told the occupants to call 911.

July 24, 2015

Patrol

Occupy Protester Gets $50K Settlement for Pepper Spraying by NYPD Officer

An NYPD deputy inspector's notorious pepper-spraying of Occupy Wall Street protesters in 2011 has resulted in an additional $50,001 settlement.

July 21, 2015

Training

Black Police Applicant Frustrated by NYPD's Opaque Hiring Process

Mr. Douglas, who does not have a criminal record, passed the police officer exam in 2011. He went through orientation and started undergoing the required background checks in 2013. Then, the process stopped cold. No emails. No calls. No explanations. Silence. For a year and a half.

July 20, 2015

Patrol

NYPD Settles with Eric Garner's Estate for $5.9 Million

"Following a judicious review of the claim and facts of this case, my office was able to reach a settlement with the estate of Eric Garner that is in the best interests of all parties," said New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, whose office is charged with settling claims against the city.

July 14, 2015

Patrol

Union Chief Blasts NYPD Settlement of Garner Suit

The head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association on Monday night slammed the city’s record-breaking $5.9 million settlement with the family of police chokehold victim Eric Garner as “obscene” and “shameful.”

July 14, 2015

Patrol

NYPD Sergeant Suspended After Allegedly Throwing Semen on Co-Worker

An NYPD sergeant has been suspended after a co-worker claimed he threw semen on her inside of police headquarters.

July 10, 2015