NYC police boss calls for less rhetoric and more dialogue to reduce police-populace tensions

NYC police boss calls for less rhetoric and more dialogue to reduce police-populace tensions Star Tribune Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Updated: December 28, 2014, 11:25 PM NEW YORK — A day after the funeral of one of two police officers gunned down in their patrol car, the city’s police commissioner called Sunday for a “lot.. read more →

National Latino police officers group urges members not to ‘disrespect’ NYC mayor

National Latino police officers group urges members not to ‘disrespect’ NYC mayor Fox News Latino Associated Press Published December 29, 2014 ASSOCIATED PRESS –  The killings of two unarmed blacks by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct that intensified after grand.. read more →

Key developments in police-communities tension

Key developments in police-communities tension The Reporter The Associated Press Posted: 12/28/14, 11:06 PM PST The killings of two unarmed blacks by white police officers in Missouri and New York this summer touched off protests and a national debate over police conduct that intensified after grand juries declined to indict the officers. Tensions escalated further.. read more →

Police boss: Less rhetoric, more dialogue needed

Police boss: Less rhetoric, more dialogue needed BostonHerald.com Associated Press Monday, December 29, 2014 NEW YORK — A day after the funeral of one of two police officers gunned down in their patrol car, the city’s police commissioner called Sunday for a “lot less rhetoric and a lot more dialogue” to defuse the tension between.. read more →

NYC police boss calls for less rhetoric and more dialogue to reduce police-populace tensions

NYC police boss calls for less rhetoric and more dialogue to reduce police-populace tensions U.S. News & World Report Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press December 29, 2014, 12:21 AM EST   NEW YORK (AP) — A day after the funeral of one of two police officers gunned down in their patrol car, the city’s police commissioner.. read more →

NLOA Statement Regarding Tragic Loss of Police Officers Liu and Ramos

The National Latino Officers Association’s members and supporters extend our deepest condolences to the families of Police Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos. This despicable act of violence on two of New York’s finest is unacceptable and the continued act of physical aggression towards Police Officers has no place in this City or any American.. read more →

Campaign for Fair Latino Representation – Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Campaign for Fair Latino Representation – General Meeting Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 6:00 PM Colon Plaza Community Meeting Room 55 East 115th Street (between Park and Madison Avenues) Free parking available facebook.com/FairLatinoRepresentation Urgent! We need YOU to aggressively reach out to your colleagues for a GREAT turnout at the next general meeting of the Campaign for Fair Latino Representation! If.. read more →

NYPD loses another high-ranking Hispanic officer

NYPD loses another high-ranking Hispanic officer amid criticism that force lacks diversity New York Daily News Rocco Parascandola Updated: Sunday, November 30, 2014, 9:27 AM Robert Gonzalez, the assistant commissioner for training, is retiring. Sources said he was disappointed he did not get his former boss Benjamin Tucker’s job as deputy commissioner of training when.. read more →

Press Conference: NYC Mayor de Blasio, Respect the Latino Community – Monday, November 17, 2014

Calling on NYC Mayor de Blasio to Respect the Latino Community! Date: Monday, November 17, 2014 at 10:00 AM Location: Steps of City Hall The National Latino Officers Association is requesting support from members, family, friends and community residents to attend this crucial citywide press conference. We are calling on NYC Mayor de Blasio to.. read more →

Press Conference: The Decapitation of NYPD Executive Minority Representation – November 1, 2014

PRESS RELEASE The Decapitation of NYPD Executive Minority Representation Date:                 Saturday, November 1, 2014 Time:                11:00 AM Location:          Front of Main Entrance of 1 Police Plaza Within thirty days the de Blasio/Bratton Administration has forced the retirement of Chief of Department Philip Banks III and First Deputy Commissioner Rafael Pineiro, two highly accomplished minority.. read more →