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How we reported on the heavy cost of hundreds of NY police crashes

by Sarah Taddeo, USA Today Network—New York February 19, 2024February 19, 2024

Our reporting team uncovered a troubling pattern of hundreds of police crashes in Syracuse. Here’s how we investigated the problem.

Devastating injuries. Few consequences. How frequent NY police crashes wreck lives.

by David Robinson, USA Today Network—New York February 13, 2024February 12, 2024

Syracuse police officers crashed their vehicles hundreds of times between 2013 and 2022, with some wrecks leaving civilians with lasting injuries.

Just 3% of NY police training is devoted to emergency driving skills. It’s not enough.

by David Robinson, USA Today Network—New York February 13, 2024March 19, 2024

Emergency driving training makes up just 3% of an officer’s training time in NY, raising questions about whether that’s enough to curb crashes.

A blue wooden sign with golden engraved letters reads "City of Syracuse, Dept. of Police" on a green lawn outside of the police station downtown. A blue sky shines down on the scene.

Police discipline comes before the New York State Court of Appeals

by Nathan Porceng, New York Focus October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

A dispute between the city of Syracuse and its police union will come before the state’s top court this week.

A blue wooden sign with golden engraved letters reads "City of Syracuse, Dept. of Police" on a green lawn outside of the police station downtown. A blue sky shines down on the scene.

Syracuse legislators approve 5-year, $6.8M contract for body-worn cameras, other equipment

by Chris Libonati July 25, 2023July 25, 2023

The contract will net the department more Tasers and new interview room recording equipment.

A blue wooden sign with golden engraved letters reads "City of Syracuse, Dept. of Police" on a green lawn outside of the police station downtown. A blue sky shines down on the scene.

Syracuse police pitch 5-year, $6.8 million contract with Axon for new body cams

by Chris Libonati July 20, 2023July 19, 2023

The contract would increase the police department’s 2023 operating budget by at least $600,000.

A blue wooden sign with golden engraved letters reads "City of Syracuse, Dept. of Police" on a green lawn outside of the police station downtown. A blue sky shines down on the scene.

Syracuse wants to slash police overtime. Can SPD hit the mark?

by Chris Libonati April 19, 2023April 19, 2023

Syracuse police have exceeded their overtime budget in 20 of the last 21 years.

A blue wooden sign with golden engraved letters reads "City of Syracuse, Dept. of Police" on a green lawn outside of the police station downtown. A blue sky shines down on the scene.

Syracuse Common Council approves police contract upgrading pay, schedule

by Chris Libonati February 28, 2023February 28, 2023

Patrol officers will now work a 15-day schedule instead of a six-day schedule.

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Proposed Syracuse police union contract could upgrade department’s schedule

by Chris Libonati February 21, 2023February 21, 2023

The Common Council will vote on the proposal Feb. 27.

Woman injured in Armory Square arrest plans to sue Syracuse police, ambulance company

by Chris Libonati February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

Uniyah Chatman and her lawyers announced the lawsuit on the steps of City Hall.