One hundred days into Zohran Mamdani’s mayoralty, crime is down, the police union is suspicious, the DSA is impatient — and key promises are unfulfilled.
— Read on www.thecity.nyc/2026/04/10/nypd-zohran-mamdani-100-days-accountabilty-crime-policing/
Tag: Police Reform
Policing Mass Demonstrations Recommendations for Policy, Training, and Community Engagement
Overview
The police have a complex role in managing mass demonstrations, requiring them to balance competing priorities and obligations. On the one hand, they must uphold the fundamental right to free assembly and expression guaranteed by the United States Constitution, while on the other hand, they must maintain safety and order. Although most mass demonstrations are peaceful, some can escalate into widespread civil disturbances. The primary challenge for agencies, then, is to implement training, policies, and crowd management approaches that prepare officers to safely and effectively facilitate the vast majority of peaceful protests while also having plans and contingencies in place should property destruction or violence occur. Too much focus on either outcome leaves agencies unprepared and can result in inappropriate responses that have unintended consequences.
Get the report HERE
Fatal police violence may have declined for the first time in years
The findings come as photos and videos of aggressive law enforcement have dominated headlines and social media.
— Read on timesofsandiego.com/crime/2026/04/04/fatal-police-violence-may-have-declined-for-the-first-time-in-years/
How to bring professional excellence to the Chicago Police Department
Two landmark studies on the Chicago Police Department just dropped. Here’s what they revealed.
To read The Last Word article “How to bring professional excellence to the Chicago Police Department” copy and paste the link below:
— Read on www.thelastward.org/p/how-to-bring-professional-excellence
To get the Chicago PD “Workforce Allocation Study” and “Community Policing Study”click HERE
For the specific .PDF versions:
Community Policing Assessment Executive Summary
After George Floyd they promised social workers would replace cops — one just got attacked with a sword in Boston – Mass Daily News
Police respond to Hemenway Street near Northeastern University after a man attacked a mental health clinician and officer with a sword. Inset: A George Floyd mural in Berlin by street artist Eme. (Scene photo via Citizen app; mural via Wikimedia Commons)
— Read on www.massdailynews.com/2026/04/05/george-floyd-social-worker-promise-boston-clinician-stabbed-sword-hemenway
Report says Cincinnati police chief Theetge has ‘not been an effective leader’
This is a VERY rare occurrence where a COP is found to be an ineffective leader.
The monthslong review into Cincinnati police chief Terri Theetge has been released, ultimately finding her “not to be an effective leader.”
— Read on www.wlwt.com/article/cincinnati-report-police-chief-terri-theetge-review/70899385
A .PDF version of this memo is available HERE
Police Oversight by Jurisdiction (USA) – A list with links
Police Oversight by Jurisdiction (USA) – National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement
— Read on www.nacole.org/police_oversight_by_jurisdiction_usa
Breonna Taylor shooting: charges dismissed against ex-police officers for falsifying warrant | Breonna Taylor | The Guardian
Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany were accused of lying on document used to enter Taylor’s house on night of shooting
— Read on www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/27/breonna-taylor-shooting-officer-warrant-charges-dismissed
Is NYC’s Reported Crime Reduction Real? – White Collar Fraud
NYC crime statistics say crime is down. A second official NYPD report tells a different story. We read both. The numbers don’t agree.
— Read on whitecollarfraud.com/2026/03/26/is-nycs-reported-crime-reduction-real/
JACOB P. ZORN v. SHELA M. LINTON
No. 25–297. Decided March 23, 2026
PER CURIAM.
On the Governor’s inauguration day in Vermont, protesters staged a sit-in at the state capitol. When the capitol closed for the day, police officers told them that they would be arrested for trespassing. They refused to leave. As officers removed the protesters one by one, Sergeant Jacob
Zorn asked Shela Linton to stand up and warned her that he would eventually have to use force to remove her. She refused to stand. Zorn took Linton’s arm, put it behind her back, placed pressure on her wrist, and lifted her to her feet.
Linton sued Zorn for using excessive force, claiming that the arrest left her with arm injuries and psychological disorders. The Second Circuit held that Zorn was not entitled to qualified immunity. We reverse.
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