Robert Lewis appears in the following:
Why Abusive Cops Linger in the NYPD's Ranks
Friday, December 05, 2014
The New York Police Department pioneered the use of computer statistics for spotting crime trends. A WNYC investigation found the NYPD has a tougher time identifying problem cops.
Can the NYPD Spot the Abusive Cop?
Friday, December 05, 2014
The police department pioneered the use of computer statistics to identify crime trends. But it doesn't have a system to identify problem-prone officers.
Protests Begin After Grand Jury Declines To Indict NYPD Officer
Thursday, December 04, 2014
Demonstrations were mostly peaceful in New York Wednesday. Eric Garner died after he was held in a chokehold by Daniel Pantaleo, who was trying to arrest him for apparent illegal cigarette sales.
NYPD Officers On The Ground in Ferguson
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
When it comes to gathering intelligence, NYPD detectives don't just go overseas to monitor terrorism. Some are watching protests closer to home.
Behind Razor Wire, Learning To Be A Dad
Friday, November 07, 2014
A class at Sing Sing teaches parenting skills to convicts, including some who might not be going home for a long time.
London Police Commissioner Talks Terror in NYC
Thursday, November 06, 2014
Law enforcement and intelligence officials from around the world are meeting this week at NYPD headquarters to compare notes on the latest threats.
Appeals Court Ruling Clears Way for Stop-and-Frisk Reforms
Friday, October 31, 2014
The long-lasting court battle over the NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk appears to finally be over.
Bratton Pledges To Fight for Controversial Policing Strategy
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Some advocates call the "Broken Windows" approach to policing racist, but the NYPD commissioner said there'd be no change.
Communities Suffer When Deadly Force Is Used In Pursuit Of Low-Level Crimes
Thursday, October 09, 2014
Events in Ferguson, Mo, and New York reopened the debate on police tactics. In New York, a suspect accused of selling cigarettes, a violation of tax law, was killed in part because of a chokehold.
Dueling Views of Eric Garner's Autopsy
Friday, September 19, 2014
What's the difference between "neck compression" and a "chokehold"? Ask the police union, which is dismissing another report on the death of Eric Garner.
Hate Crimes Up Heading Into Jewish High Holy Days
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
With continued unrest in the Middle East, the NYPD is beefing up security in advance of the Jewish High Holy Days and the United Nations General Assembly meeting.
Deadly Force for Broken Windows
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
WNYC investigative reporter Robert Lewis discusses his examination of the record of the police officer who put the chokehold on Eric Garner.
This Is the Face of Broken Windows
Monday, September 15, 2014
Far from a rogue cop, the officer who applied the fatal chokehold to Eric Garner was the personification of the NYPD strategy of making low-level arrests to prevent more serious crime.
Parks Dept. Should Take Better Care of Trees Outside Parks: Comptroller
Sunday, August 17, 2014
New Yorkers on average file a claim a day for injuries or property damage caused by falling tree limbs and it's costing the city as much as $14 million a year.
DOJ Should Investigate Garner Death, Broken Windows Say NY Pols
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Congress members say it's time for the feds to step in and handle Eric Garner inquiry.
Violence Out Of Control At Brooklyn Hospital: OSHA
Monday, August 11, 2014
Brookdale Hospital in Brownsville received a rare federal citation for failing to protect hospital employees.
Federal Agency Finds Rikers Island Violence Threatens Health Workers
Thursday, August 07, 2014
OSHA says inmates circulated a "hit list" of staff targeted for assault.
A Fatal Chokehold Reveals a Precinct's Troubles
Thursday, August 07, 2014
Figures show Staten Island's North Shore has disproportionate levels of summonses and stop-and-frisks.
When 'Broken Windows' Leads to Busted Heads
Monday, July 28, 2014
A review of court records and arrest data, along with interviews of attorneys, law enforcement experts and citizens, show many low-level arrests spiral dangerously out of control.
Google Experiments With Mapping Climate Change
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Google and the Environmental Defense Fund have teamed up to detect methane leaks in a few U.S. cities. The leaks don't usually pose an immediate threat, but they do contribute to climate change.
