Buzzfeed is reporting that an independent investigation by the Civilian Complaint and Review Board found that the the New York Police Department officer who mistakenly arrested James Blake last month used excessive force during the takedown. “I appreciate the efforts of the CCRB to advance this investigation,” Blake said in a statement. The NYPD arrested… Continue reading Investigation – NYPD Used “Excessive Force” to “Arrest” Tennis Star James Blake
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James Blake Says Officer Who Tackled And Arrested Him Should Be Fired
In an interview with the New York Daily News, the retired Tennis star James Blake, said that the officer who tackled him while he was standing outside a hotel waiting for a ride to the U.S Open, does not deserve to “have the same title as officers who are doing good work.” “I want him… Continue reading James Blake Says Officer Who Tackled And Arrested Him Should Be Fired
NYPD Officer Indicted on 40 Counts of Rape and Sexual Abuse of a Minor
One word – SICK! In a 40-count indictment, a Brooklyn grand jury said Joel Doseau, 43, who is assigned to the Brooklyn South command, had an ongoing sexual relationship with the girl, now a woman in her early 20s, that started in 2008 when she was just 15, two years below the age of legal… Continue reading NYPD Officer Indicted on 40 Counts of Rape and Sexual Abuse of a Minor
NY Police Officer Caught in Street Brawl with Harlem Suspect – Video
The video below shows a police officer in Harlem attempting an arrest on a man because the man had what a witness called a “pen knife!” The incident happened around 3:15 p.m. on Frederick Douglass Blvd. at W. 129th St. last week, when the officer spotted 30 year old Saykou George and stopped the man for having the… Continue reading NY Police Officer Caught in Street Brawl with Harlem Suspect – Video
Angry Citizens Stopped Cops from Arresting 14 Year Old Girl – Video
According to the recording, the two police officers suspected two teenage girls of “pushing a button.” It wasn’t explained what button was pushed, but at some street corners here in New York, people are allowed to push a button when crossing busy intersections. What pissed off members of this community is the way the cops… Continue reading Angry Citizens Stopped Cops from Arresting 14 Year Old Girl – Video
New NYPD Rule to Accommodate Suspects wearing Head Covers
The New York Police Department has come up with a new rule to govern prisoners who object to having their pictures taken by a member of the opposite sex, or who refuse to remove their head covers. The policy change, which applies to men and women of all faiths, was sparked by a concern by… Continue reading New NYPD Rule to Accommodate Suspects wearing Head Covers
Ellen DeGeneres ‘Dance Dare’ Competitor to Sue NYPD for “Excessive Force”
Alexander Bok, the man who was roughed up by New York police when he was caught dancing just feet away from a cop, is filing a $5 million lawsuit against the department. The video of the incident was uploaded to the Internet. Bok explained that he was filming a dance dare for the Ellen DeGeneres… Continue reading Ellen DeGeneres ‘Dance Dare’ Competitor to Sue NYPD for “Excessive Force”
NYPD Cop Indicted for Stomping Subdued Suspect In The Head – Video
And he did stomped on the suspect’s hand for absolutely no reason whatsoever. The suspect was already subdued by other cops and then here comes the stomper with a badge and a gun, walks up to the man on the ground and kicked him in the head. All in the name of protecting and serving… Continue reading NYPD Cop Indicted for Stomping Subdued Suspect In The Head – Video
Two More NYPD Cops Shot in The Bronx
NBC is reporting that authorities are questioning a suspect in connection with the Monday night shootings of two NYPD officers responding to a robbery call in the Bronx, police and law enforcement sources say. The man being questioned went to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in upper Manhattan with a gunshot wound to the back. Authorities are investigating… Continue reading Two More NYPD Cops Shot in The Bronx
New York Police Officers Salute Mayor DeBlasio at Slain Officer’s Wake
The first time around when the mayor went to pay his respects to one of New York’s fallen heroes, the rest of the New York police department allowed their union leader to get the best of them, and showered the mayor with the uttermost disrespect – turning their backs on the man as he attended… Continue reading New York Police Officers Salute Mayor DeBlasio at Slain Officer’s Wake
Man Gets Accosted and Assaulted By NYPD for… Dancing – Video
Dancing. Yes, dancing. That was all it took for the NYPD to “protect and serve” this man, who committed the unthinkable crime of dancing on a public New York street. The man, a YouTuber named Alexander BOK, took up the #DanceDares challenge by TV personality Ellen Degeneres, who dares ordinary people to dance behind a perfect stranger without… Continue reading Man Gets Accosted and Assaulted By NYPD for… Dancing – Video
Report – Even Black NYPD Cops Get Profiled By White Cops
An interesting story by Reuters details how some active and retired black police officers are treated when off duty or out of uniform. They too are profiled. Reuters interviewed 25 African American male officers on the NYPD, 15 of whom are retired and 10 of whom are still serving. All but one said that they… Continue reading Report – Even Black NYPD Cops Get Profiled By White Cops