A New York Times analysis found that the Police Department routinely reduced or ignored a review board’s recommendations for disciplining officers. Source: New York Times
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A Watchdog Accused Officers of Serious Misconduct. Few Were Punished.
By Gotham Rex on November 15, 2020
An analysis by The New York Times found that the N.Y.P.D. has reduced or rejected recommendations for stiff discipline of officers in about 71 percent of 6,900 serious misconduct charges. Source: New York Times
Layoffs at Police Watchdog Agency Prompt Claims of Retaliation
By Gotham Rex on November 12, 2020
The agency said it was restructuring to hire more investigators, but employees said the officials were all critics of the agency’s performance. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Warns Officers: Wear Your Masks
By Gotham Rex on October 4, 2020
As coronavirus cases rise in some neighborhoods, police officials warn officers that they could be disciplined if they fail to comply. Source: New York Times
323,911 Accusations of N.Y.P.D. Misconduct Are Released Online
By Gotham Rex on August 20, 2020
The records had been sealed for decades, but last month, New York repealed a law keeping them secret after national protests against police brutality. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Officer Filmed Using Illegal Chokehold Is Arrested and Charged
By Gotham Rex on June 25, 2020
The officer is the second in the city to face criminal charges for using excessive force this month, after mass protests across the country. Source: New York Times
De Blasio, Pressured on Policing, Acts to Toughen Discipline
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2020
Mayor de Blasio said the city would put all police disciplinary records online and speed up the disciplinary process against officers accused of abuse. Source: New York Times