Law enforcement officers in areas primarily run by Democrats continue to flock to red states for job security, better pay and bosses who will back them up, according to one police leader.

A 15‑year‑old boy was killed July 12 after he was struck by an unlicensed driver while fleeing New York City police on an electric bicycle, police said.

Four high-ranking former New York City police officials are accusing Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies of doling out promotions to unqualified allies as part of a scheme that also involved alleged cash bribes paid to the ex-police commissioner.

A New York Supreme Court judge halted the NYPD's attempt to fire 31 officers hired against protocol, pending a court challenge by the Police Benevolent Association over the officers' appeal rights.

An off-duty NYPD officer was arrested early Sunday morning in the Bronx for aggravated driving while intoxicated, according to police.

Fraternal Order of Police criticizes NYC mayoral candidate Mamdani's policing record as the democratic socialist distances himself from past defund rhetoric while proposing reforms.

A group of former top New York City Police Department officials filed a series of four lawsuits claiming the force is led by cronyism, corruption, and retaliation. The suits were brought by former Chief of Detectives James Essig,

The incident is under investigation by the New Jersey Attorney General's Office of Public Integrity and Accountability.

The lawsuits, by four former police officers, claim that a culture of cronyism ruled the department. James Essig, who was chief of detectives, said that promotions were sold for $15,000.

Zohran Mamdani, the Democrat nominee to be the next mayor of New York City, is moderating his rhetoric critical of police.

A big roar rattled residents in Rochester and hit a bit too close to home. A possible mountain lion sighting in the upstate New York city, prompted a shelter-in-place order this week, alarming local officials and sending worried residents into a panic.