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Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade Amid Backlash
us-news17 hours ago

Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade Amid Backlash

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a comprehensive review of NYPD use-of-force policies, the first in ten years, alongside new accountability measures. The move follows the 2024 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario and a scandal where an involved officer retired to avoid a disciplinary trial. While the administration added funding for oversight, critics argue the reforms fall short of campaign promises to disband specific units, and police unions condemned the initiative as biased.

via The Washington Post|
#new-york-city#nypd#police-reform
Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade Amid Progressive Pressure
politics1 day ago

Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade Amid Progressive Pressure

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of New York Police Department use-of-force policies, the first such review in approximately ten years. The decision follows the retirement of Officer Salvatore Alongi, who avoided a disciplinary trial for the 2024 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario. Mamdani also announced reforms to prevent officers from retiring before completing disciplinary processes and to formalize decertification referrals. While the mayor framed the move as a necessary step for accountability, progressive groups have demanded the firing of NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and police unions have criticized the review as biased.

via AP News|
#civilian-oversight#nypd#police-reform
France Suspends Stun Grenades After Teenager Loses Hand in Lens
politics6 days ago

France Suspends Stun Grenades After Teenager Loses Hand in Lens

France has suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand in Lens. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez ordered the pause pending an investigation into the incident, which occurred during nationwide demonstrations over poor school conditions. While the government defends police actions as necessary responses to violence, critics and student unions argue the force used against minors was disproportionate. The unrest, which began in September, has led to over 6,000 arrests, hundreds of school closures, and significant injuries to both students and police officers. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised proposals for educational reform by late October, but protesters demand immediate action and better resources for schools.

via BBC|
#education-crisis#france#police-reform
France Halts Stun Grenade Use After Teenager Loses Hand in School Protests
world6 days ago

France Halts Stun Grenade Use After Teenager Loses Hand in School Protests

France has suspended the use of stun grenades in student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand in Lens. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez ordered the pause pending an investigation. The move follows weeks of violent demonstrations over school conditions, resulting in over 6,100 arrests and 715 police injuries. While rights groups condemn excessive force, police unions argue non-lethal tools are necessary for safety. The unrest has escalated into a broader political confrontation, with experts citing involvement from far-left and pro-Palestinian groups.

via BBC|
#civil-unrest#education-crisis#france
Flock’s surveillance network faces a national reckoning as cities scrap contracts and courts weigh in
politics15 days ago

Flock’s surveillance network faces a national reckoning as cities scrap contracts and courts weigh in

Flock Safety’s automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are facing a wave of cancellations and legal challenges as critics argue the technology enables mass surveillance. While proponents cite crime-fighting benefits, a recent study suggests modest gains in vehicle theft reduction. The backlash is bipartisan, with cities from Los Angeles to Austin terminating contracts, and a federal appeals court is set to hear arguments on the constitutionality of Illinois’s use of the cameras.

via vox.com|
#alpr#flock-safety#police-reform
Jeju bodies deepen Korea missing-persons scandal as police reform looms
world1 month ago

Jeju bodies deepen Korea missing-persons scandal as police reform looms

Four bodies have been found on Jeju Island amid a widening scandal over police mishandling missing-person cases, including the death of 37-year-old Jang Mi-ran. A police sergeant, Bu, is accused of lying to families and prematurely closing cases, leading to administrative leave for four officers and a government-led push to reform the police. Authorities say Bu may have handled nearly 300 cases, prompting scrutiny of police discipline just as Seoul pursues reforms shifting investigative powers from prosecutors to the police. Jeju’s popularity as a tourist destination is contrasted with concerns about how missing persons cases are handled in South Korea.

via BBC|
#jang-mi-ran#jeju-island#missing-persons
UK policing needs a leadership overhaul, independent review finds
policing3 months ago

UK policing needs a leadership overhaul, independent review finds

An independent Police Leadership Commission report says leadership in England and Wales is not consistently meeting standards and requires a fundamental overhaul, proposing reforms to recruitment, training and promotions; restoration of central funding for leadership development; creation of new ranks and a National Academy of Police Leadership to bolster a credible pipeline to chief constables, amid low morale, resource pressures, and concerns about nepotism and risk-averse cultures. A government response is expected in autumn.

via BBC|
#england-and-wales#leadership-development#national-academy-of-police-leadership
Labour eyes sweeping police reform, including a national mega-force and officer licences
politics8 months ago

Labour eyes sweeping police reform, including a national mega-force and officer licences

Labour, led by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood, outlines a plan to overhaul policing in England and Wales, proposing a sharp reduction in forces (from 43 to around a dozen), professional licences for officers, and ministers gaining power to sack chief constables. A centerpiece would be forming a national mega-force by merging the NCA, Counter Terrorism (and other national policing elements), aiming to better tackle organised crime and modern threats. The changes, argued to reflect a tougher crime landscape, would take years and provoke fierce political and institutional debate over local ties, accountability, and cost. Critics, including Conservatives and the Police Federation, warn about morale, practical impact, and the erosion of local policing links, while some senior officers see potential benefits if implemented with evidence and buy-in.

via BBC|
#home-office#police-mergers#police-reform
Minneapolis: A Decade of Protests That Shaped a National Conversation
politics9 months ago

Minneapolis: A Decade of Protests That Shaped a National Conversation

Over more than a decade, Minneapolis has repeatedly become a national flashpoint for protests over police violence and immigration enforcement, from Jamar Clark to George Floyd, with the latest demonstrations sparked by the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent. President Trump threatened to deploy troops, while local leaders urged peaceful protest. The article frames the Twin Cities as a long-running focal point of civil unrest, notes historical DOJ findings of discriminatory policing, and cites polling suggesting momentum for racial justice has waned by 2025.

via Axios|
#george-floyd#minneapolis#police-reform
NJ Moves to Shield Immigrants as Legislature Passes Anti-ICE Bills
politics9 months ago

NJ Moves to Shield Immigrants as Legislature Passes Anti-ICE Bills

New Jersey lawmakers approved a package of anti-ICE bills to curb local police cooperation with federal immigration agents, codify the Immigrant Trust Directive, bolster privacy protections, and require training and annual reporting. The measures, passed by the Assembly and Senate, head to Gov. Murphy, who issued a conditional veto on one data-collection provision and has not yet said whether he will sign them before leaving office on Jan. 20.

via New Jersey Monitor|
#ice#immigrant-rights#immigration
Police to Abandon Non-Crime Hate Incident Records
politics9 months ago

Police to Abandon Non-Crime Hate Incident Records

Police leaders are set to recommend eliminating non-crime hate incidents (NCHIs), which are non-criminal acts motivated by hostility but recorded by police, arguing they divert resources and infringe on free speech, especially in the social media age. The review aims to focus policing on more serious threats, with the final decision resting with the Home Secretary.

via BBC|
#free-speech#hate-incidents#law-enforcement