Police Commissioner Dermot Shea Says NYC Is Taking Too Many Tools Away From Police: 'I Think We've Gone Too Far'
The commissioner's tough talk is raising questions about his relationship with his boss, Mayor de Blasio.
The commissioner's tough talk is raising questions about his relationship with his boss, Mayor de Blasio.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea announced a man was arrested Friday after a toddler was targeted in an attack while out with his babysitter earlier in the week.
An NYPD officer accused of using an illegal chokehold on a man in Rockaway Beach was arrested and charged with strangulation Thursday.
According to the NYPD, there were 125 shooting incidents in the first three weeks of June alone.
NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea says he took swift action this weekend against an officer who put a man in an apparent chokehold.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea calls it a "seismic shift" for the NYPD. So what was this unit, and what does this mean for policing in New York City?
As the protests for police reform continue in New York City for now a third straight week, the NYPD announced Monday it is getting rid of undercover anti-crime officers.
The police commissioner says there are other incidents currently under investigation and the department will be transparent as the process continues.
The mayor insists it is working, but many think it is making things worse.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said he saw officers being very aggressive toward peaceful demonstrators and yelling "mayor's curfew!"
The commissioner said there have been incidents in Brooklyn and Queens, and bricks were stolen from a construction site in Manhattan.
New York City will be under curfew from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, the mayor announced Tuesday.
Days of protests have been a challenge for the NYPD, and there are questions about how the department has handled it and how they will handle future protests.
De Blasio said while most police officers also showed restraint – some even taking a knee in solidarity – there were specific issues that need to be addressed.
De Blasio said he also has seen things that need to be investigated, such as an NYPD vehicle driving into a crowd of protesters.
The NYPD says at least 345 people were arrested during Saturday night protests, with 47 NYPD vehicles damaged and 33 officers injured.
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea made it clear, police are seeking to avoid confrontation.
The outcry is coming after several videos showing people of color in violent confrontations with police.
CBS2 is getting a first look that NYPD's actual record of enforcing social distancing amid emotional charges that communities of color have been unfairly targeted.
The NYPD is handing out masks at places like the Hudson River Park, but where it's handing out summonses is up for debate, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported. The agency is disclosing how many tickets it has issued, but not where.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's about face on closing 40 miles of streets for pedestrians and cyclists presents a new test for the NYPD.
More than 1,350 officers and roughly 170 civilian members have tested positive for COVID-19.
"The message to New Yorkers is we are scrambling, but that shouldn't have a negative connotation," Shea said. "We are able to handle many, many different tasks here. We're still fighting crime."
The first NYPD officer to die from COVID-19 coronavirus-related illness was announced Saturday, a 22-year veteran of the force.
Commissioner Shea wants New Yorkers to know that our Finest are not in short supply.
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Throngs of Donald Trump supporters were greeted by extraordinarily tight security at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and other federal charges in New York.
Family members of Gregory Delpeche, who was shot by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn L train station, are calling for an investigation.
Lebanese officials say more handheld devices exploded a day after thousands of pagers carried by Hezbollah members blew up in an attack blamed on Israel.
Throngs of Donald Trump supporters were greeted by extraordinarily tight security at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Family members of Gregory Delpeche, who was shot by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn L train station, are calling for an investigation.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is hosting a national rat summit, gathering leaders to discuss strategies for winning the war on rats.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
Two people tried to operate an unoccupied train at a Queens subway station and ended up crashing it, police said.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Our beautiful weekend continues Sunday, but we're tracking our first chance of rain in a while this week.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway announced Tuesday that he will step down after the 2024-25 school year.
A woman whose fiancé died in a car crash on the Henry Hudson Parkway is speaking out after a suspect was arrested.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Traffic at the GWB faced major delays Tuesday morning after the Port Authority said paving equipment malfunctioned.
Throngs of Donald Trump supporters were greeted by extraordinarily tight security at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally tonight at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, where security will be extraordinarily tight.
A new poll finds parents strongly support school bans on cellphone use and a crackdown on social media companies.
After last month's storms on Long Island, homeowners faced the daunting task of paying for repairs. Now, they can finally apply for state aid.
CBS News New York has your fall foliage forecast, which may be muted in spots because of an invasive species.
Throngs of Donald Trump supporters were greeted by extraordinarily tight security at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally tonight at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island, where security will be extraordinarily tight.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams released his annual Mayor's Management Report Monday, updating the city on citywide services and trendlines in areas including the city's economy, public safety, housing and more.
State election officials have already told CBS News they're facing an increase in threats ahead of Election Day.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
New York State Sen. Shelley Mayer was honored Saturday for her fight to reduce the financial burden for families affected by pediatric cancer.
A woman who was in the NICU as a baby and went on to have a child in the NICU herself is now a NICU nurse in Queens.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail after pleading not guilty to sex trafficking and other federal charges in New York.
Keegan-Michael Key opens up about voicing B-127 in "Transformers One" and how he transformed the iconic character with his own voice—no tech tricks needed.
Sean "Diddy" Combs pleaded not guilty to federal charges on Tuesday after he was taken into custody in New York.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Aaron Judge drove in four runs, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth.
The New York Mets routed the Washington Nationals on Tuesday to boost their chances in a close National League playoff race.
The Mets' 2-1 win over the Nationals on Monday night moved them into the final NL wild card spot.
The Phillies took two of three in the series with a 2-1 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Yankees opened a three-game lead atop the AL East with a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Harlem hosted thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sunday.
A school in Brooklyn is now named after fallen NYPD Det. Rafael Ramos, who was killed while on duty in Bed-Stuy.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced an additional investment of $3 million to New York City to fund afterschool programs.
A woman who was in the NICU as a baby and went on to have a child in the NICU herself is now a NICU nurse in Queens.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Family members of the man accidentally shot in the head by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn subway station are calling for an investigation into the responding officers' actions. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
A judge denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' bail Tuesday after he pleaded not guilty to federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest on his appeal.
Amid extremely tight security on Wednesday, the former president's fans said they are ready for him to retake the White House. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Karen Carson, Host Of "Karen In The Morning" On Audacy's New 102.7 And Liz Roithmayr-Clemens, Executive Director Of The New Jersey Chapter For AFSP joins CBS New York .