Ryan Briggs

Freelancer

Hundreds who’d gathered on the highway scrambled to escape the noxious fumes.

Officers can make exceptions if they think someone would “pose a threat” to public safety.

Former Officer Saqueta Williams appeared in “Free Meek” because she’s on the DA’s “Do Not Call” list.

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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.

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.