# NYC reviews NYPD use-of-force policies

> Mayor Mamdani orders NYPD to review use-of-force policies for first time in decade.
- Title: NYC reviews NYPD use-of-force policies · ABC7 New York
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: ABC7 New York — https://abc7ny.com/post/nyc-review-nypd-use-force-policies-first-time-decade/19931721
- Published: 2026-10-12T10:16:00+00:00
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## 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.
## Key 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.