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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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There's been a sharp decline in the number of arrests and tickets and summonses issued in New York City. Police sometimes use work slowdowns to show dissatisfaction with policies, workloads or contract disputes.

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When Morale Dips, Some Cops Walk The Beat — But Do The Minimum

6:29pm January 08, 2015

by Martin Kaste

Arrests and ticketing are way down in New York City. Many believe it's a way for officers to show frustration with the mayor. If so, it wouldn't be the first time cops have protested by slowing down.

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First The Protest, Then The Storm: Bay Area's 5 Straight Nights Of Clashes

1:45pm December 11, 2014

by Richard Gonzales

Oakland and Berkeley demonstrators have broken into stores and blocked freeways and rail lines, part of a movement born of frustration about police shootings in Staten Island, N.Y., and Ferguson, Mo.

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Before Monday's game, Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James protested the death of New Yorker Eric Garner by wearing an "I Can't Breathe" T-shirt.

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Deford: What's Wrong With Pro Athletes Taking A Stand?

9:56am December 10, 2014

by Frank Deford

NFL and NBA players are famous and influential, says commentator Frank Deford. So if they want to show support for protests against police brutality, he asks, why shouldn't they?

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Garner's Father Encourages Peaceful Protest On Staten Island

10:34am December 04, 2014

Large protests on Staten Island in response to the decision not to indict a police officer in the chokehold death of a black man have been peaceful — in part thanks to the encouragement of his father.

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Dontey Carter (from left), Mel Moffitt, Lenard Smith, Ned Alexander and Allen Frazier are all members of the Lost Voices group, formed after Michael Brown's death in August. They say they want to ensure justice for Michael Brown and other unarmed individu

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With Ferguson Protests, 20-Somethings Become First-Time Activists

11:18am October 24, 2014

by Cheryl Corley

Near Ferguson, Mo., young people are taking the lead in protesting police brutality. Many say they had never considered activism before, but saw Michael Brown's shooting death as a call to action.

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'Culture Of Violence' Pervades Rikers' Juvenile Facilities

4:19pm October 15, 2014

by Joel Rose

Automatically charged as adults in New York, the 16- and 17-year-old boys are at risk for assault by both corrections officers and other inmates. But advocates say reform efforts are moving slowly.

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