Consent decrees have had mixed results. In Los Angeles, which exited its 12-year agreement in 2013, the police department continues to face excessive-use allegations and lawsuits.

Five years ago, the world watched the murder of George Floyd for over nine excruciating minutes. In the weeks and months that ...

The officer had reportedly just ended his shift just after 4 a.m. Saturday when he was assaulted by two men and hit in the head and face. He was robbed of his gun, wallet and cell phone.

The officer, 27, was in uniform with a civilian jacket and returning home when he was beaten unconscious and robbed of his gun and valuables around 4:12 a.m. in Westchester Square, sources said.