First, it was the rollout of body-worn cameras by officers on patrol. Now, it’s the neighborhood coordination officer program, part of the New York Police Department’s neighborhood policing initiative. more

Kingsbridge Heights and Marble Hill tend to keep the 50th Precinct busy, addressing everything from robberies to burglaries to car thefts. But they’re not exactly known as a hotbed for violent crime. more

The Civilian Complaint Review Board has investigated tens of thousands of complaints against New York City police officers since 1993, from use of excessive force to offensive language. But now the board will oversee a new form of complaint it hasn’t really taken on before — sexual misconduct allegations. more

Carol Stricker was hankering for something sweet. It was late afternoon and she needed a boost before heading into Manhattan to catch an off-Broadway show. But first, she had to drop off a package for a friend. more