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Were Those Gunshots? There's an App for That

Police Department launches free app with neighborhood breaking news, crime statistics, wanted…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend C. Zawadi Morris

Christine Quinn Cites Wide City Council Support for Creating…

Inspector general position would act as watchdog for the city's Police Department.
Government  

0   Recommend Nathan Duke

Photo: Massive Marijuana Grow House Busted in Queens

NYPD seizes hundreds of pot plants from a Long Island City warehouse.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

NYPD Disciplines Cops Who Called West Indian Paradegoers…

Seventeen officers have received reprimands or punishment so far, with four awaiting…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

NYPD Tracking Bike Accidents for Trends

At least 500 pedestrians are hit by cyclists every year, according to reports.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

Cops to Hold 24-Hour Crackdown on Talking or Texting While…

Drivers caught face a $100 fine and two points on their licenses.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

Reminder: Fireworks Are Illegal In NY, NYPD Offers $1,000…

This Fourth of July, remember that it is illegal to even possess them, even if you don't set…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

NYPD To Crack Down On Distracted Driving

Police will spend Tuesday writing tickets for cell phones behind the wheel.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Matthew Hampton

Lhota Blasts Proposal for NYPD Inspector General

Republican mayoral candidate joins Bloomberg and Kelly in his criticism of NYPD watchdog plan.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Nathan Duke

NYPD investigating Cops Who Called West Indian Parade…

Officers linked to racist comments on anti-parade Facebook page could face administrative…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

NYPD Increases Security in Wake of London Terrorist Attack

"In an abundance of caution," NYPD increases coverage of British consulate, military…
Credit: Amy Sara Clark/Prospect Heights Patch
Police & Fire  

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Credit: Amy Sara Clark/Prospect Heights Patch

Mayor Says Jeffries Cop Residency Bill is ‘Unnecessary’

A bill is being introduced to require new NYPD recruits to live within the city, sparked by…
Government  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

Sen. Eric Adams, NYPD Officers to Testify at Stop-and-Frisk…

The schedule for the second week of Floyd v. City of New York has been announced.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Caitlin Nolan

Tish James Joins Lawsuit Against NYPD Handling of OWS…

The suit claims that the NYPD has violated free speech rights and used excessive force; wants…
Government  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

NYPD Settles Suit on Livery Cab Searches

A Brooklyn radio executive brought forth a suit against the police department, alleging he was…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

Police Misconduct Complaints to be Prosecuted by Independent…

Civilian Complaint Review Board will soon prosecute cases itself instead of sending them back…
Government  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

Stop-and-Frisk Policy Changes Coming

New procedures include monthly audits, officer comparisons, new training materials.
Government  

0   Recommend Robert Myers

Bloomberg: NYPD Policies Bring Percentage of Teens Carrying…

Mayor argues that the NYPD has to be proactive and the policies should not end.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend C. Zawadi Morris

NYPD, Dept. of Energy to Conduct Airflow Study in Streets,…

Study will help agencies understand risks posed by airborne contaminants if they were to ever…
Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center subway station. Credit: Amy Sara Clark
Government  

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Atlantic Ave-Barclays Center subway station. Credit: Amy Sara Clark

NYPD Testing Infrared Technology to Detect Concealed Weapons

The devices, to be mounted on police cars, use radiation to detect weapons—prompting concerns…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

Manhattan Judge Rules Stop-and-Frisk Unconstitutional

Court’s decision now requires NYPD officers create a formal policy specifying the limited…
Government  

0   Recommend C. Zawadi Morris

Neighborhood Struck by Rash of Vandalism

At least a dozen cars in Prospect Heights had their windows smashed Tuesday night.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Graydon Gordian

7th Annual Tour De Brooklyn Bike Ride

The 7th annual Tour de Brooklyn is an 18-mile family-friendly bike tour. Starting and ending…
Sports  

0   Recommend Stephanie Carlin

Fire at a St. Marks Avenue High-Rise

The fire began in a trash compactor, and is now under control, an FDNY spokesman said.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

Man Shot on St. Johns Place

The 18-year-old was shot early Sunday morning on St. Johns Place between Washington and…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Will Yakowicz

UPDATE: Man Killed by Tractor Trailer on Flatbush at…

A 40-year-old man was hit while crossing in between cars.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

NYPD Testing New Gun Scanner Device as Crime-Fighting Tool

High-tech scanner detects concealed weapons under clothing
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend C. Zawadi Morris

UPDATE: Man Killed on Eastern Parkway and Bedford Avenue

The 27-year-old was stabbed in the neck along the route of the West Indian-American Day…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Amy Sara Clark

Stop-and-Frisks Drop 34 Percent From Earlier This Year

Between April and June, the number of stop-and-frisks were significantly lower than earlier in…
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

UPDATED: Double Shooting Leaves One Dead, One Injured

A shooting on Dean Street leaves one victim dead.
Police & Fire  

0   Recommend Jamie Schuh

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