Tag: New York Police Department

Suspect in Machete Attack Against NYPD Officers Charged With Terrorism

A suspect—believed to have been obsessed with Islam—who targeted three NYPD officers in Times Square on New Year’s Eve in a machete attack is facing terrorism charges, with the victims of the attack expected to make a recovery. On Friday, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office reported that the suspect, Trevor Bickford, 19, has been indicted…


Manhattan District Attorney Backtracks on Controversial Crime Policies

Democrat Alvin Bragg took over as the Manhattan District Attorney on Jan. 1 and soon introduced criminal policies that attracted criticism for being too soft on crime. A month into his office, Bragg is now backtracking on policies, presenting a tougher stance on crime. In his “Day One” memorandum issued after assuming the post, Bragg…


New York City Cuts Qualified Immunity for Police Officers

The New York City Council has passed a series of measures that affect police operations, including a hotly debated one that makes it easier to sue officers for misconduct. The council voted last week to adopt five bills and three resolutions that it said are “designed to increase police accountability and reimagine public safety in our…