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The NYPD will double the number of officers on foot posts this summer — evidence that the NYPD is starting to see the benefit of cops on the beat and not just driving around.
— Read on nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/05/14/cant-beat-this-thousands-of-cops-will-be-out-of-cars-and-on-foot-patrol-this-summer
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The Wisconsin-based YouTube channel Code Blue Cam has more than 3 million subscribers and 1.15 billion total views.
— Read on www.wpr.org/justice/law-enforcement/wisconsin-youtube-channel-code-blue-cam-police-body-cameras
Here is an example of how the CCRB has an anti-police agenda and not looking for truthfulness.
Eight of the 100 investigators who probe civilian complaints against cops have made anti-police statements and participated in lefty political groups in the past, according to the Police Benevolent Association – which is demanding they be fired.
— Read on nypost.com/2026/05/09/us-news/police-watchdog-prober-accused-pc-tisch-of-protecting-killer-cops/
A new California Supreme Court ruling encourages judges to take someone’s ability to pay bail into account when setting an amount.
— Read on calmatters.org/justice/2026/04/bail-california-supreme-court-2/
Overview
Since 2019, Akron Police Department (APD) officers have been involved in seven fatal 1 and seven nonfatal 2 shootings. In response to these incidents, the City of Akron issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking an independent review of APD’s use of force (UOF) policies and procedures. After a competitive selection process, the City awarded the contract to the Police Executive Research Forum (PERF).
Get a PDF copy of the report HERE
Ep 1: Early History of the MPD and Reform
Premiered October 21, 2025
Since it’s beginning in the late 19th century, what the Minneapolis Police Department would look like has always been up for debate. Dr. Williams explores that early history and its implications.
— Read on tpt.org/paradox-echoes-of-reform-the-minneapolis-police
The Department of War provides the military forces needed to deter war and ensure our nation’s security.
— Read on www.war.gov/UFO/
Oswego County sheriff’s deputies held drivers for up to 45 minutes as they waited for immigration agents, potentially breaking the law.
— Read on nysfocus.com/2026/05/07/oswego-body-cam-video-border-patrol-traffic-stops
Raul de la Cruz, who was shot by police responding to a 311 call in 2023, is suing the city and NYPD. His lawyers are hopeful the Mamdani administration would be sympathetic to his case.
— Read on gothamist.com/news/bronx-man-shot-by-police-sues-city-and-nypd-seeks-damages-and-reforms
This report is the State of Illinois investigation into the activities of Federal I.C.E. agents
See more of the Article HERE
As outlined in Executive Order 2025-06, the Illinois Accountability Commission(IAC) investigated the conduct of federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz, examined the impact on individuals, offered policy recommendations to prevent future harm in Illinois, and created a public record.
Follow the links HERE to explore the Commission’s Final Report and its accompanying documents
Get a .PDF copy of the Final Report HERE
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