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NJ wants notice of outside agencies' surveillance

The NYPD has said its operations are lawful and necessary to keep the city safe, but New Jersey lawmakers are not so sure - Full Story

Homemade bombs found after NY blast

Undersheriff James Szczesniak said Friday that 30 to 40 pipe bombs and other explosive devices and firearms were found inside the 34-year-old man's home in the rural hamlet of Springwater - Full Story

Columns

Sgt. Glenn French - SWAT Operator

Active terrorist response: Tactical considerations for SWAT teams

The Boston bombers taught the international terrorist audience an important lesson: American law enforcement will not stand for active terrorism in our cities - Full Story

Columns

John Demand - Observation on Demand

Don't just look for the bomb — look for the bomber

Can you spot the six basic telltale emotions of fear, anger, sadness, happiness, disgust, and/or contempt? - Full Story

Videos

P1 Roll Call: Marathon Bombing; Texas explosion

For the week of April 19, Dave Smith discusses the Boston Marathon Bombing, the West, Texas industrial explosion that left at least 12 dead and 200 injured, the death of a paralyzed OKC officer, and this week's 'Not Today' moment.

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Photos

Amish crime boss wants light sentence

The ringleader of 15 other convicted offenders, Samuel Mullet Sr. was found guilty of carrying out attacks which terrorized a normally-peaceful religious settlement in Ohio.
(AP Image) The 67-year-old is 'hardly a threat'

In-depth News

Obama administration ponders police in schools

The Obama administration is considering a $50 million plan to fund hundreds of police officers in public schools as part of its anti-gun violence package. Schools across the country have been pondering the issue in the wake of several school shootings, while others have already taken action. - Full Story

Exclusives

Countering criticism of the NYPD Demographics Unit

In some media quarters, the lemming rush toward NYPD criticism could backfire. Over-the-top criticisms and outright falsehoods could delay a more useful debate on the NYPD's counterterrorism program. - Full Story

Exclusives

Foreign affairs: Demystifying the Muslim Brotherhood

The Brotherhood is a complex organization composed of individuals with a variety of religious and political beliefs, and some commentators have simply mangled the debate. - Full Story