NYPD body cameras
Originally, all NYPD patrol officers were supposed to have body cameras by 2019. But that timeline was moved up because of the need for transparency in the department, according to Commissioner James O'Neill. By the end of 2018, the NYPD uniform for all 18,000 patrol officers will include body cameras. O'Neill said that the cameras have the potential to de-escalate certain situations.
Originally, all NYPD patrol officers were supposed to have body cameras by 2019. But that timeline was moved up because of the need for transparency in the department, according to Commissioner James O'Neill. By the end of 2018, the NYPD uniform for all 18,000 patrol officers will include body cameras. O'Neill said that the cameras have the potential to de-escalate certain situations.
Police-involved shooting
A violent landlord-tenant dispute turned into a fatal encounter with police in the Belmont section of the Bronx. The distraught man who police say was armed with a combat knife is dead. Police officers responded to a 911 call about a stabbing on Prospect Avenue near East 181 Street and found a 52-year-old man armed with a military-style knife chasing another man down the street.
A violent landlord-tenant dispute turned into a fatal encounter with police in the Belmont section of the Bronx. The distraught man who police say was armed with a combat knife is dead. Police officers responded to a 911 call about a stabbing on Prospect Avenue near East 181 Street and found a 52-year-old man armed with a military-style knife chasing another man down the street.
Rally to support immigrants
Two New York City Council members who were arrested at a pro-immigrant rally last week are demanding answers from the NYPD over why they were taken into custody. Council Members Jumaane Williams and Ydanis Rodriguez claim they did nothing wrong.
Two New York City Council members who were arrested at a pro-immigrant rally last week are demanding answers from the NYPD over why they were taken into custody. Council Members Jumaane Williams and Ydanis Rodriguez claim they did nothing wrong.
Rockaway apartment fire
A fire at an apartment building in Queens left several people hurt, including some cops and firefighters, on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at about 11:20 a.m. inside an apartment at 88-00 Shore Front Parkway on the Rockaway Peninsula, officials said. The fire was on the 11th floor of the 13-story building.
A fire at an apartment building in Queens left several people hurt, including some cops and firefighters, on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at about 11:20 a.m. inside an apartment at 88-00 Shore Front Parkway on the Rockaway Peninsula, officials said. The fire was on the 11th floor of the 13-story building.
Queens apartment fire
A fire at an apartment building in Queens left several people hurt, including some cops and firefighters, on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at about 11:20 a.m. inside an apartment at 88-00 Shore Front Parkway on the Rockaway Peninsula, officials said. The fire was on the 11th floor of the 13-story building.
A fire at an apartment building in Queens left several people hurt, including some cops and firefighters, on Friday afternoon. The fire broke out at about 11:20 a.m. inside an apartment at 88-00 Shore Front Parkway on the Rockaway Peninsula, officials said. The fire was on the 11th floor of the 13-story building.
Times Square security
Following the recent terror attacks in Manhattan and mass shooting in Las Vegas, the NYPD is not taking any chances this New Year's Eve. No specific or credible threats have been made to New York City, but the NYPD knows that Times Square on New Year's Eve could be a target for terrorists. That is why security will be unprecedented Sunday night.
Following the recent terror attacks in Manhattan and mass shooting in Las Vegas, the NYPD is not taking any chances this New Year's Eve. No specific or credible threats have been made to New York City, but the NYPD knows that Times Square on New Year's Eve could be a target for terrorists. That is why security will be unprecedented Sunday night.
Police officers suspended
The NYPD suspended two cops while it investigates how they handled a 911 call to check on a woman in Brooklyn who later ended up dead. The officers supposedly responded to the home of Tonie Wells, 22, in Crown Heights on Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., reported no signs of distress and then left.
The NYPD suspended two cops while it investigates how they handled a 911 call to check on a woman in Brooklyn who later ended up dead. The officers supposedly responded to the home of Tonie Wells, 22, in Crown Heights on Wednesday at about 8:40 a.m., reported no signs of distress and then left.
Christmas church security
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Less than two months ago, a gunman opened fire at a Texas church, stealing the lives of 25 people. In New York, the NYPD is not taking any chances. Police say there is no credible threat to New York City. Still, heavy weapons units will fan out across the five boroughs to provide security for Christmas church services at houses of worship.
Cop killer sentenced
A New York judge on Tuesday sentenced a convicted cop killer to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last month, a jury convicted Demetrius Blackwell, 37, of murder and other charges in the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the 2015 shooting.
A New York judge on Tuesday sentenced a convicted cop killer to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Last month, a jury convicted Demetrius Blackwell, 37, of murder and other charges in the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the 2015 shooting.
Thanksgiving Day Parade security
The NYPD is taking security very seriously for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The department will deploy thousands of officers and will implement many security measures that will be visible and not.
The NYPD is taking security very seriously for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. The department will deploy thousands of officers and will implement many security measures that will be visible and not.
Community cop gets promotion
Louise Sanfilippo spent the past 16-plus years of her life devoted to the people she protects. Sanfilippo is a community police officer, which means she stays within a specific neighborhood, building relationships to drive down crime.
Louise Sanfilippo spent the past 16-plus years of her life devoted to the people she protects. Sanfilippo is a community police officer, which means she stays within a specific neighborhood, building relationships to drive down crime.
Cop killer convicted
A jury on Thursday convicted a Queens man in the 2015 fatal shooting of an NYPD plainclothes officer. Jurors found Demetrius Blackwell, 37, guilty on all counts in connection with the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of his partner, Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the shooting.
A jury on Thursday convicted a Queens man in the 2015 fatal shooting of an NYPD plainclothes officer. Jurors found Demetrius Blackwell, 37, guilty on all counts in connection with the death of Police Officer Brian Moore and the attempted murder of his partner, Police Officer Eric Jansen, who was not hurt in the shooting.
Extra security at NYC Marathon
The NYPD, state, and NYRR promised added security at the New York City Marathon in the wake of the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. The marathon's Blue Line painting ceremony that celebrates the painting of the line that traces the 26.2-mile course has been postponed.
The NYPD, state, and NYRR promised added security at the New York City Marathon in the wake of the terror attack in Lower Manhattan. The marathon's Blue Line painting ceremony that celebrates the painting of the line that traces the 26.2-mile course has been postponed.
Chaos outside show at Barclays Center
Video from social media shows chaos as an impatient crowd -- many who didn't have tickets -- rushed Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the sold-out Power 105.1 Powerhouse Show featuring Cardi B and the Weeknd.
Video from social media shows chaos as an impatient crowd -- many who didn't have tickets -- rushed Barclays Center in Brooklyn for the sold-out Power 105.1 Powerhouse Show featuring Cardi B and the Weeknd.
Homeless New Yorkers in transit hubs
People commuting to the city, those who live here, those visiting say you can't avoid seeing the homeless taking shelter in stations and terminals. Fox 5 spotted workers outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal several times a week during the morning rush throwing buckets filled with bleach and water onto the building and sidewalks in spots that routinely reek of urine.
People commuting to the city, those who live here, those visiting say you can't avoid seeing the homeless taking shelter in stations and terminals. Fox 5 spotted workers outside the Port Authority Bus Terminal several times a week during the morning rush throwing buckets filled with bleach and water onto the building and sidewalks in spots that routinely reek of urine.
NYPD: Kids lied about stalker
A man who turned himself into police after the NYPD released security camera footage in an alleged stalker case in Brooklyn has no connection to the incident, police said. In fact, two siblings who claimed a man was stalking them have recanted their stories, the NYPD said.
A man who turned himself into police after the NYPD released security camera footage in an alleged stalker case in Brooklyn has no connection to the incident, police said. In fact, two siblings who claimed a man was stalking them have recanted their stories, the NYPD said.
NYPD crisis intervention training
A year has passed since an NYPD sergeant shot and killed an emotionally disturbed woman inside her apartment in the Bronx. That confrontation led to a lot questions about how the police department deals with the mentally ill.
A year has passed since an NYPD sergeant shot and killed an emotionally disturbed woman inside her apartment in the Bronx. That confrontation led to a lot questions about how the police department deals with the mentally ill.
VIDEO: Cow on the loose in Brooklyn
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
A cow got loose in Brooklyn late Tuesday morning. This video from SkyFoxHD shows police officers working to corral the bovine at the Prospect Park Parade Ground. Authorities used tranquilizer darts to subdue the animal and it was safely corralled, loaded into a police horse trailer and whisked away to the relief of those watching it unfold.The NYPD said the steer possibly escaped from a nearby slaughterhouse.
Inside the NYPD Counterterrorism Bureau
The threat around the world is real and growing and increasingly unpredictable. With New York holding the top spot on the terrorists' most wanted list, the NYPD has to make sure the city's preparedness and response stay one step ahead of disaster. Fox 5 got an exclusive look at how the department is trying to do just that.
The threat around the world is real and growing and increasingly unpredictable. With New York holding the top spot on the terrorists' most wanted list, the NYPD has to make sure the city's preparedness and response stay one step ahead of disaster. Fox 5 got an exclusive look at how the department is trying to do just that.
Bus crash probe
The NTSB is investigating the collision of two buses in Queens. Police said a Dahlia tour bus was speeding when it slammed into the back of an MTA bus. The force of the collision spun the MTA bus into the opposite direction of traffic. Three people died in the crash.
The NTSB is investigating the collision of two buses in Queens. Police said a Dahlia tour bus was speeding when it slammed into the back of an MTA bus. The force of the collision spun the MTA bus into the opposite direction of traffic. Three people died in the crash.