Police
Ugly Truth: Federal ICE Raid Push Aside Local Cops, Safety and Free Speech
President Trump's heavily armed and masked immigration troops are turning American cities into battlegrounds — and eliminating accountability and free speech in the public realm.
October 27, 2025
In a ‘Tough-On-Crime’ Nation, Why Do We Go Easy On Drivers?
Why do we treat car crime so differently from other forms of law-breaking — and who benefits?
April 15, 2025
Confusion as Portland’s Road Death Toll is Alarmingly High
A spike in traffic deaths has tarnished Portland’s image as a bike-forward oasis, but advocates hope street safety improvements will accelerate in 2025.
January 17, 2025
How Trump’s Mass Deportation Plans Could Make U.S. Roads More Dangerous
President-elect Trump's promise to deport one million people per year will make America's streets less safe.
December 9, 2024
Commentary: Police Need to Stop Exonerating Drivers in Fatal Crashes
The hypocrisy from the San Francisco Police during two recent fatal crashes is astounding, this StreetsblogSF editor says — and it's time for something to change.
October 29, 2024
Register Your Bike. It’s Easy, It’s Free, and It Helps Everyone
Bike Index, a free national bike registry, just launched an iOS app to make it even easier.
May 23, 2024
The NYPD Doesn’t Want You to Know the Official Policy on Police Chases
The independent agency that investigates police misconduct removed its copy of the NYPD Patrol Guide from its website, where it previously had pages about vehicle pursuits that the NYPD has kept hidden from the public. Experts are alarmed.
August 30, 2023
While Police Arrested Skateboarders, Traffic Violence Claimed Another Life
Wouldn't it be nice if the police enforced the speed limit, red lights, and just focused on stopping traffic violence, instead of using their energies to bully skateboarders?
July 13, 2023
