Cops stick together, informally and through their unions. This must change if we want personal accountability.
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Want Accountable Cops? Curtail Their Unions
Tag Archives: The New York Police Department
Police and ‘Professional Courtesy’
Cops routinely place themselves above the law on little things, calling it “professional courtesy.” Then something big happens.
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Taking Back The Jails
To stop abuse, there should be no place prison guards can drag an inmate that is beyond the range of lenses and microphones.
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Walking While Black Gets Less Stressful
New York police can no longer stop pedestrians without cause. This should make police more welcome in minority neighborhoods.
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Seeking Truth Behind Five False Confessions
Were five teenagers coerced into falsely confessing to a lurid sexual assault? The proof won’t be found in Ken Burns’ outtakes.
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A Prosecutor Demands Reason In Police Stop-And-Frisk Spree
The Bronx DA put the brakes on a New York police stop-and-frisk spree, demanding that officers back up trespassing charges.
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Unreasonable Suspicion In The Big Apple
Being white and middle-aged places me above suspicion, at least on the streets of New York City.
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Unwelcome To The Party
The NYPD said five New York City rappers were unwelcome to perform in their hometown, without much explanation.
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