Crime and Public Safety

Governor Kim Reynolds of Iowa has signed a contentious immigration law, stirring significant concern among immigrant communities and civil rights groups. The law, known as Senate File 2340, empowers local...

On Sunday, April 14th, a night of celebration turned tragic in New Orleans’ Warehouse District as a mass shooting left one person dead and eleven others injured. The incident occurred...

The New York City Council has passed new legislation to enhance the safety of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel by providing them with body armor and self-defense training.  The two...

On Thursday, April 11th, New York City’s battle against corruption saw a significant development as Zabihullah Ibrahimi, a building inspector with the Department of Buildings, was charged with accepting bribes....

The Bronx District Attorney's Office has organized a team of prosecutors tasked with examining claims of sexual assault at Rikers Island made by former inmates against jail staff.  The initiative...

Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new city initiative on Wednesday, April 10th, to install secure parcel storage lockers across New York City, aiming to address the rampant issue of package...

On Thursday, April 11th, a chaotic scene unfolded at a Ramada Inn in Yonkers, currently being used as a shelter for asylum seekers, when a confrontation between a group of...

Sierra Leone is currently facing a national emergency as the country confronts the escalating crisis of kush abuse. Kush, a psychoactive substance known for containing human bones among its many...

On Saturday, April 6th, the New York City Police Department (NYPD) unveiled a novel approach to combat parking violations across the city. Dubbed the "Barnacle Device," this new type of...