Police Reform

Police reform in the United States is an ongoing political movement that seeks to reform systems of law enforcement throughout the Country. Many goals of the police reform movement center on police accountability especially in regards to officer-involved shootings.

NAACP Yonkers Branch to Host Meeting on Surviving Police Confrontations

February 6, 2026

Kenneth Morales

The NAACP Yonkers Branch hosts a free public meeting Feb. 23 featuring law enforcement veteran Damon K. Jones on surviving police confrontations.
Woman Sues Yonkers Police Over Assault As She Protected Her Daughter

February 2, 2024

Mark Parolisi

A woman has sued the Yonkers Police Dept. after she was hospitalized for injuries suffered after an altercation protecting her daughter.
Yonkers Police Department Served with Civil Rights Lawsuit over Assault

September 25, 2023

Mark Parolisi

Yonkers Police were served with a lawsuit arguing it violated the civil rights of Hector Santiago during a violent encounter at City Hall.
Hector Santiago Calls for Prosecution of Yonkers Police Officer Who Struck Him

September 15, 2023

Mark Parolisi

Attorney for Hector Santiago demands the prosecution of YPD officer Kilgore over the assault that occurred during a City Council meeting.
Mobile Crisis Response Teams are Addressing Mental Health Needs for Public Safety

September 8, 2023

Mark Parolisi

After a year in service, Mobile Crisis Response Teams have become a critical component supplementing the response to mental health emergencies.
Candidate’s Night at the Beczak Center

June 16, 2023

Mark Parolisi

Some candidates for mayor, county legislator, and city council attended a forum at the Beczak center while others sat out.