Testimony on Int. 0119-2014, which would require reporting on civil actions filed against the NYPD

SUMMARY

The New York City Affairs Committee provided written testimony to the New York City Council in support of Int. 0119-2014, which would require the Inspector General of the NYPD to submit quarterly reports to the City Council, Comptroller, and Civilian Complaint Review Board detailing the number and disposition of civil actions filed against the NYPD. Tracking and monitoring claims against police officers would allow the NYPD to identify problem officers, discern patterns of misconduct, identify better training opportunities, and take corrective action accordingly. While supporting the proposed legislation, the testimony recommends that the bill be amended to require that a redacted version of these reports, with identification of individual officers removed, be made public.

HEARING INFORMATION 

Committee on Oversight & Investigations – May 5, 2014 (hearing details & video) 

BILL INFORMATION 

Intro 0119-2014 – would require the Inspector General of the New York City Police Department to submit quarterly reports to the City Council, Comptroller and Civilian Complaint Review Board detailing the number and disposition of civil actions filed against the New York City Police Department.

OUTCOME

Signed by the Mayor, 2017/166 – September 8, 2017