From ABC7 New York · · 1m 10s
NYC reviews NYPD use-of-force policies
Mayor Mamdani orders NYPD to review use-of-force policies for first time in decade.
In brief
Mayor Mamdani orders NYPD to review use-of-force policies for first time in decade. Mayor Zohran Mamdani directed NYPD to conduct its first comprehensive use-of-force policy review in 10 years to strengthen accountability for officers accused of serious misconduct. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
Mayor Mamdani directs review
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has directed the NYPD to conduct its first comprehensive review of use-of-force policies and practices in a decade.
Review includes reforms
The review will examine how policies are applied and whether changes are needed, with community engagement and oversight improvements.
Retirement linked to review
The announcement was tied to an officer retiring after facing disciplinary charges in the death of 19-year-old win rozario.
New notification system
The NYPD will formalize notifying the state when officers retire while facing disciplinary charges to prevent joining other agencies.
Increased oversight funding
The city will increase funding for the office of the inspector general by $2.6 million to restore staffing to a historic peak.
Public transparency measures
The NYPD will release force investigation division final reports to families or representatives upon request for critical incidents.
The takeaway
Mayor Zohran Mamdani directed NYPD to conduct its first comprehensive use-of-force policy review in 10 years to strengthen accountability for officers accused of serious misconduct.
