The Agency Designed to Protect Civilians From the Police Actually Protects Police From Civilians The Agency Designed to Protect Civilians From the Police Actually Protects Police From Civilians
The CCRB, it seems, was an agency doomed to uselessness from the start.
Oct 20, 2016 / Hélène Barthélemy
Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics Footage of the Largest Gang Raid in NYPD History Reveals the Agency’s Military-Style Tactics
Incoming police commissioner James O’Neill oversaw the arrests.
Sep 1, 2016 / Simon Davis-Cohen
It Doesn’t Matter Who Replaces Bill Bratton as NYPD Commissioner It Doesn’t Matter Who Replaces Bill Bratton as NYPD Commissioner
He has defined modern policing, and his influence isn’t going anywhere.
Aug 3, 2016 / Mychal Denzel Smith
Giuliani’s Convention Speech Got Everything Wrong About Policing Giuliani’s Convention Speech Got Everything Wrong About Policing
The former mayor believes that basic accountability for the police will unleash the forces of chaos and bring down Western civilization.
Jul 19, 2016 / Alex S. Vitale
6 Ways Good Data Could Prevent Tragedies Like Freddie Gray’s Death 6 Ways Good Data Could Prevent Tragedies Like Freddie Gray’s Death
The old adage “we treasure what we measure” is the key to truly reforming law enforcement.
May 23, 2016 / Judi Komaki
Chinese Americans Want NYPD Officer Peter Liang Held Accountable, Too Chinese Americans Want NYPD Officer Peter Liang Held Accountable, Too
The historical racism directed at Chinese people is deeply felt, but the conviction of Peter Liang was never an appropriate example of systemic racism.
Apr 13, 2016 / Alex T. Tom and Alix Mariko Webb
Why Are Some Asians Still Supporting the Cop Who Shot Akai Gurley? Why Are Some Asians Still Supporting the Cop Who Shot Akai Gurley?
It’s hard to explain the depth of filial piety in Asian communities, but it’s impossible to understand support for Peter Liang without it.
Mar 15, 2016 / Lisa Torio
How to Build the Movement for Progressive Power, the Urban Way How to Build the Movement for Progressive Power, the Urban Way
Four local politicians share their ideas for humanizing the “gig economy,” reforming the police, protecting immigrant rights, and solving the municipal budget crisis.
Oct 27, 2015 / John Avalos, Brad Lander, Antonio Reynoso, and Scott Waguespack
7 Things We Learned From Thabo Sefolosha’s Trial 7 Things We Learned From Thabo Sefolosha’s Trial
After the NYPD broke his leg and charged him with resisting arrest, NBA star Thabo Sefolosha cleared his name in court. Here's what we learned.
Oct 12, 2015 / Dave Zirin
NYPD on Trial: NBA Player Thabo Sefolosha Fights Back After Police Beating NYPD on Trial: NBA Player Thabo Sefolosha Fights Back After Police Beating
The police broke Thabo Sefolosha’s leg. His testimony, and the testimony of witnesses, could mean that they will not get away with it.
Oct 8, 2015 / Dave Zirin