Ryan Briggs

Freelancer

The city’s new devices ran into some issues, but most found them easy to use.

Without proper forensics, narcotics prosecution can be left with: “A guy was arrested with a bag of powder.”

The misconduct lawsuit that unraveled ex-Commissioner Richard Ross’s career is one of dozens in recent years.

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Christine Coulter, the city’s new interim top cop, was implicated in a 1990s police beating.

Former Commissioner Ross is accused of ignoring harassment claims as retribution for a fizzled love affair.

Ross was named in a federal civil rights lawsuit alleging an old affair caused bad judgement on sexual harassment complaints.

The city says the change is necessary to protect officers' identities.

It's likely the largest records disclosure in department history.

The department is “reevaluating” its nearly $8 million ad spend.

After brushing off past reports of bad behavior, the city is now taking action.