New York City Councilmembers debated a slate of bills designed to give watchdogs and the public more information about the NYPD, but police say the added requirements would burden the department and damage morale.
Donate NowNew York City Councilmembers this week debated a slate of bills that would increase oversight of the NYPD.they are considering would add more requirements for the NYPD to disclose information to agency watchdogs and the public, but police said the measures are unfeasible and would damage police morale.A bill requiring the NYPD to report misconduct complaints by precinct every month, including any action taken by the department.
At a hearing of the Council Committee on Public Safety on Monday, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said the NYPD’s lack of transparency is impeding its progress. Councilmember Crystal Hudson, who sponsored the bill requiring the NYPD to report on instances where people did not consent to searches, said more information will ensure that the department is treating people fairly.
The NYPD was critical of many of the bills, opposing several as not feasible. Department officials said providing the records that councilmembers are asking for would take more staff than they have. The increased scrutiny and checks would also damage officer morale, making them wary to perform their duties for fear of reprisals, and threaten the privacy concerns of crime victims, officials said.
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