Forsyth County Sheriff 'Horrified' By Killing of George Floyd
Forsyth County law enforcement officials are denouncing the actions of Minneapolis police officers involved in the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in their custody.
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4 Police Officers Fired After A Black Man Dies In Minneapolis Police Custody
In a video, the man repeatedly cries out and says, "I cannot breathe," while the officer continues to push down on the man's neck with his knee. The man has been identified as George Floyd.
Troubled Past Emerges Of Georgia Police Department That Led Arbery Shooting Case
The Glynn County Police Department was the initial investigative agency in Ahmaud Arbery's killing. The department had a tangled history of corruption and scandals long before the Arbery case.
How To Nab Suspects While Social Distancing? Indian Police Try Giant Tongs
"We call it a 'social distancing clamp' or a 'lockdown-breaker catcher,' " a policeman in Chandigarh, India, tells NPR.
Indian Police Force Tourists Violating Lockdown To Write 'I Am Very Sorry' 500 Times
Violating India's strict lockdown can lead to a year in prison. Police in one Indian state instead made tourists write, "I did not follow the rules of lockdown. I am very sorry" 500 times.
Mike Bloomberg Can't Shake The Legacy Of Stop-And-Frisk Policing In New York
As he runs for president, the former New York City mayor faces tough questions about aggressive police tactics that disproportionately targeted young men of color.
Police Offering Drug Recovery Help: 'We Can't Arrest Our Way Out Of This Problem'
Police departments are toning down the law enforcement, and offering drug users recovery help instead. But convincing drug users to accept the help is not easy.
New Police Chief Seeks Input From Greensboro Citizens
Brian James, Greensboro's next police chief, is being sworn in Friday and will begin his tenure with a listening tour.
Coaxing Cops To Tackle Cybercrime? There's An App For That
Local police often don't feel equipped to investigate cybercrime. The NYPD is trying to teach patrol officers to ask the right questions about IP addresses, Bitcoin and phone spoofing.
St. Louis Chief Prosecutor Accuses City, Police Union Of Racist Conspiracy In Lawsuit
Kim Gardner, the city's first black prosecutor, alleges that the city, police union and others are trying to force her out of office and block her reform agenda.