Protests over police brutality escalated dramatically -- particularly in Brooklyn, where videos showed police vehicles burning and officers physically clashing with protesters. Hours after holding a news conference to call for peaceful demonstration, Mayor Bill de Blasio acknowledged the situation was anything but. http://4.nbcny.com/tzmuSr8 | NBC New York

NYPD gives a minute-by-minute description of what happened during the Brooklyn slashing that left a female cop injured. https://trib.al/93yjHiS | New York Post

WATCH: Some NYPD officers say the city's current leadership demonizes the police and empowers public hatred of the department, which is affecting how cops do their jobs: http://cbsn.ws/1y0cgRH | CBS News

Watch as NYPD executives provide an update on an ongoing investigation in Queens. | NYPD

The NYPD takes great pride in securing NYC subways with our MTA partners — and the dedication of officers is unrelenting. Today’s announcement of additional laser-focused deployments on the platforms and in the trains will help keep everybody safer. | NYPD

NYC gained more than 640 new protectors today. The newest Finest graduated the police academy in a ceremony surrounded by loved ones, members of NYPD leadership, elected officials, and the community at Madison Square Garden this morning. These highly trained and highly equipped new officers will serve communities across all five boroughs starting tomorrow. Join us as we say congratulations and thank you for joining the NYPD. | NYPD

Are you looking forward to the day you graduate the #NYPD Academy? Take a look at the closing moment of celebration at today's recruit graduation ceremony | NYPD RECRUIT