Opinion: To End Police Brutality, We Need to Define It
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As of now, New York State law only prescribes when an officer can use force, but not when they cannot. Even then, the law is quite fuzzy.
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Queens leaders call for police reform, honor Black NYers killed by cops in wake of Chauvin verdict
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“It should be viewed as a truth which we can all stand firmly on but this only happens when we practice police accountability.”
Read More‘Whitestone Wolverine’ seen threatening to kill Queens Black Lives Matter demonstrators indicted
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“You’re in the wrong neighborhood.”
Read MoreNYPD mobilizing for Chauvin verdict demonstrations, Shea says
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“We’ve already been drilling a large number of police officers and, again, hopefully they’re not needed.”
Read MoreQueens DA declines to prosecute cop who appeared to kneel on man’s neck
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“There is insufficient evidence of an unlawful method of restraint.”
Read MoreQueens cop kneels on man during arrest, drawing George Floyd comparisons
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“It obviously reminded me of George Floyd and that’s what makes it especially egregious.”
Read MoreCivil rights groups sue NYPD for brutality during George Floyd protests
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“I look at my mask, it’s covered with blood, my protest sign is covered with blood. I realized it must be mine.”
Read MoreHolden tries to repeal new police chokehold penalty, four months after passage
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The bill passed 47-3 earlier this year.
Read MorePolice chokehold ban sponsor rebukes move to weaken law
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“There hasn’t been a single example of an officer being unfairly prosecuted or unable to arrest.”
Read MoreMore than 100 New York judges of color sign letter affirming equal justice in court
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Thirteen Queens judges signed the letter.
Read MoreCouncil passes bill compelling NYPD to share surveillance strategies
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The measure would require the NYPD to publish its surveillance technologies and strategies.
Read MoreCuomo cuts off funding for police departments without plan to curb excessive force
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Departments must develop a plan to address over-policing in collaboration with local communities.
Read MorePublic defenders pack Black Lives Matter rally outside Queens Criminal Court
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Coordinated rallies took place at courthouses across NYC Monday.
Read MoreDozens of protestors arrested in the Bronx were abruptly shipped to Queens
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About 60 people arrested while protesting police violence in the Bronx were sent to Queens Central Booking.
Read More'Whitestone Wolverine' charged with attempted murder after attack on Black Lives Matter protestors
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The bizarre incident was caught on multiple cell phone videos.
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