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One way in which New York City is attempting to reduce police brutality is by modifying qualified immunity that has been available to police officers in the Big Apple for years. Qualified immunity is the legal doctrine that has often protected police officers from...
Most of us have witnessed movies portraying police brutality in places like New York. Many people are shocked to find out that similar actions of police brutality are actually happening in real life. If you find yourself being a witness of police brutality, here are...
New York is home to one of the nation's largest police departments, the NYPD. Understandably, a city this large needs a big team of police officers to keep it safe. With that said, it's an unfortunate fact that not every police officer follows their assigned rules....
When you're interacting with law enforcement in New York, police might abuse their power and exceed their limits of authority. You may feel like your rights have been deprived, which is known as police misconduct. It's important to understand when police officers...
Recently, an incident took place in New York when two residents became hostages after a home invasion. One victim escaped this incident and went to the police. Not wanting to have their officers in the middle of a deadly situation, the NYPD chose to deploy a robotic...
In August 2020, the state of New York extended the time in which certain victims of child sex abuse are able to pursue a civil lawsuit. One exception to this extension has been carved our by judicial decree, however. What is the New York Child Victims Act? The New...
The Child Victims Act has extended the statute of limitations regarding survivors of New York child sex abuse. Victims now have more time to report abuse cases and press criminal charges against the offenders. In regards to civil cases, the CVA has allowed an...
Residents of New York City may have heard about a church deacon who reportedly went on Grindr to meet a young teen; an arrest occurred when the alleged hookup was about to happen. An undercover detective, posing as a 14-year-old "teen," arrested the man. According to...
Police in urban areas like New York City generally operate under one of three police models. Each model has its strengths and weaknesses. A report accepted by Mayor Bill de Blasio on December 18, 2020, outlines the key differences. Investigation focused This model...
Many victims of childhood sexual abuse in New York don't realize they were abused until they reach adulthood. In the past, it was often too late to press charges. Fortunately, an act passed in 2019 has made it possible for victims to seek justice years after the abuse...
