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In this Aug. 27 photo, retired tennis player James Blake looks on during a "legends" match against Andy Roddick.

Former Tennis Star James Blake Says He Was Tackled By NYPD

7:33am September 10, 2015

by Laura Wagner

On his way to the U.S. Open, James Blake was misidentified as a suspect in an investigation by police. Blake says undercover officers used "blatantly unnecessary" force in detaining him.

NYPD veteran Brian Fusco speaks to press outside the 72nd Precinct in the Brooklyn borough on Jan. 20. Fusco is running for president of the state's Patrolman's Benevolent Association in the upcoming election, against incumbent Patrick Lynch, who has been

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NYPD's Union Rift Confronted By A Wider Shift In Leadership Style

8:50pm June 04, 2015

by Joel Rose

The force's union faces a serious upcoming election challenge. Opponents of incumbent President Patrick Lynch say it's time for a new dialogue with city leaders and the public.

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With Baltimore Unrest, More Debate Over 'Broken Windows' Policing

7:12am May 05, 2015

by Joel Rose

Critics are targeting New York's policing theory, which aims to crack down on minor offenses. But it's also praised for reducing the crime rate.

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Brian Moore, an officer with the New York Police Department, was shot Saturday night in Queens, N.Y. He died Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said in a statement.

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NYPD Officer Shot Over The Weekend Dies

3:37pm May 04, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Officer Brian Moore, 25, and his partner had pulled up in their unmarked car behind a man police said was "adjusting an object in his waistband." Moore died Monday, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.

This undated photo released by the New York City Police Department shows officer Brian Moore. Moore, a New York City police officer, was shot in the head and critically wounded while attempting to stop a man suspected of carrying a gun.

NYPD Officer In Critical Condition After Shooting

4:00pm May 03, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The officer, 25-year-old Brian Moore, was shot in the head after stopping the assailant, who was "adjusting an object in his waistband," New York Police say.

Multiple lawsuits accuse the New York City Police Department of pressuring officers into fulfilling monthly quotes for tickets and arrests, resulting in warrantless stops. The NYPD denies the allegations.

Despite Laws And Lawsuits, Quota-Based Policing Lingers

2:39pm April 06, 2015

by Joel Rose

The NYPD is denying allegations that officers were forced to make a certain number of warrantless stops, and faced retaliation from superiors when they didn't.

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Reginald Britt first moved into the Taft Houses, a public housing complex in East Harlem, in 1976

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Can New York Police Build Trust Among Public Housing Residents?

3:42pm March 18, 2015

by Alexandra Starr

Many New York public housing residents once trusted the police who patrolled their communities. Since an officer killed an unarmed man in public housing, some are pressing to change police tactics.

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New York Police Department Commissioner William Bratton attends a press conference after witnessing police being retrained under new guidelines at the Police Academy on Dec. 4.

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NYPD Disciplinary Problems Linked To A 'Failure Of Accountability'

7:36pm January 26, 2015

by Robert Lewis

The New York Police Department is one of the most sophisticated in the world, with advanced systems for fighting crime. But it's not so good at policing its own officers, criminal justice experts say.

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New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton speaks during an NYPD swearing-in ceremony in New York on Jan. 7. He confirmed to NPR today that there had been a work slowdown by officers in the weeks since two police officers were shot dead. He said the

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New York Police Commissioner Confirms Work Slowdown By Officers

7:52pm January 12, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

But William Bratton tells NPR the issue was being corrected. The death of Eric Garner in police custody and the subsequent slaying of two New York City police officers has created a tense atmosphere.

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2 NYPD Officers Shot While Investigating Robbery

2:00pm January 06, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Both officers are expected to recover. They were shot after they apprehended a suspect at a Chinese restaurant in the Bronx.