New York police News

New York Police Choke Hold Death Tests ‘Broken Windows’ Tactic

Eric Garner, who died in police custody last week after he was put in an apparent chokehold, was suspected of committing the relatively minor crime of selling loose, untaxed cigarettes on the street. The encounter was an unintended consequence of …

New York State Police Taking Part in Child Safety Week

Law enforcement agencies across New York state are participating in National Child Passenger Safety Week. New York State Police, local police agencies and highway safety professionals are taking part in the weeklong enforcement effort that began Sunday and runs through …