An oversight board had recommended that Jeffrey Maddrey, the chief of department, be punished for interfering with an arrest. Commissioner Edward Caban dismissed the case. Source: New York Times
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NYPD Watchdog Will Investigate Racial Profiling Complaints
By Gotham Rex on October 24, 2022
The Civilian Complaint Review Board can now investigate claims of racial profiling and recommend disciplinary measures. It will also begin examining instances when body cameras aren’t turned on. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Should Discipline 145 Officers for Misconduct, Watchdog Says
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2022
The civilian oversight group made the recommendations after reviewing hundreds of complaints against police tactics during the racial justice protests following the murder of George Floyd. Source: New York Times
Eric Garner’s Mother Wanted Answers for His Death. She Isn’t Satisfied.
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2021
An inquiry into the killing of Mr. Garner in 2014 ended on Friday after the testimony of a dozen witnesses. Here are five takeaways. Source: New York Times
Ed Mullins, Ex-Police Union Chief, Retires as Discipline Is Announced
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2021
Mr. Mullins’s retirement, after a 40-year Police Department career, took effect the same day he was fined for messages posted on Twitter. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Takes Credit for Daniel Pantaleo’s Firing. Is That Justified?
By Gotham Rex on June 17, 2021
When she was the head of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, Ms. Wiley was criticized for not being more aggressive in pursuing discipline against officers. Source: New York Times
Maya Wiley Has ‘50 Ideas’ and One Goal: To Make History as Mayor
By Gotham Rex on May 19, 2021
Ms. Wiley has unveiled an array of policies to fight inequality as she seeks to become the first woman elected mayor of New York. Can she break out of the pack? Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Keep Focus on Crime After a Feisty Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Back on the campaign trail, the leading Democrats traded barbs over their competing visions for public safety. Source: New York Times
It May Soon Be Easier to Sue the N.Y.P.D. for Misconduct
By Gotham Rex on March 25, 2021
A year after nationwide protests against police brutality, the City Council passed a bill limiting qualified immunity, a longstanding legal protection officers had against lawsuits. Source: New York Times
N.Y.P.D. Releases Secret Misconduct Records After Repeal of Shield Law
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2021
Inspired by racial justice protests, the Legislature repealed a law blocking police misconduct records from scrutiny. Now the outcomes of thousands of cases are available online. Source: New York Times
Police Unions Lose Bid to Keep Disciplinary Records a Secret
By Gotham Rex on February 16, 2021
A federal court ruling moves New York City closer to releasing a vast trove of records regarding police misconduct, a major milestone in a decades-long fight. Source: New York Times
A Pattern of Leniency Toward Officers Accused of Misconduct
By Gotham Rex on November 16, 2020
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
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