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An investigation into disciplinary records reveals that some New York police officers have avoided criminal charges and discipline for drunk driving incidents, often receiving minimal punishment or internal handling, highlighting issues of accountability within law enforcement agencies.
Bernard Kerik, former NYPD police commissioner during 9/11 and later head of a police force in Iraq, has died at 69 after a private illness. He was remembered as a dedicated law enforcement officer and a prominent figure in New York City, with tributes from Rudy Giuliani and Mayor Eric Adams. Kerik's career was marked by both service and controversy, including a guilty plea for tax fraud and a subsequent pardon by President Trump.
The FBI provided a tip to the New York Police Department regarding an individual named Mangione in connection with the investigation into the killing of a CEO. This collaboration is part of the ongoing efforts to solve the case.
New York City officials have unveiled three new high-tech policing devices, including a robotic dog named Digidog, a GPS tracker for stolen cars, and a cone-shaped security robot. The devices will be deployed in a transparent and consistent manner, according to police Commissioner Keechant Sewell. The 70-pound Digidog will be used in risky situations like hostage standoffs, while the tracking system called StarChase will allow police to track stolen cars. Civil libertarians and police reform advocates have criticized the move, calling it an overspending of the NYPD's budget.