From the WSJ: It took nearly four months past the deadline set by city law, but the New York Police Department has finally begun to release the first public list of every traffic accident in the city — a comprehensive corner-by-corner snapshot of everything from minor fender-benders to fatal collisions. Hitch: Unless someone was injured [...]
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This week, stop and search records maintenance by police is back in the news. NY Governor David Paterson struck down a search and record procedure used by the NYPD wherein anyone stopped for any reason, would have their info (including DNA if warranted) entered into a crime fighting database shared by multiple local, state and federal agencies. [...]
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It’s 6 a.m. You’ve circled the block several times, almost certainly during a torrential downpour or unexpected snowstorm and finally you’ve come to the conclusion that your vehicle is gone. This happens to hardcore City dwellers and unsuspecting visitors alike. Unlike an intriguing “how did this happen” Lost episode, rarely is this situation amusing. Our [...]
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