REMARKS
Council Member Brewer discusses recent reports and recommendations from OIG-NYPD
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Council Member Brewer focuses on the public reports issued by the Inspector General and the non-binding recommendations made to the NYPD. She expresses interest in discussing essential recommendations that have not yet been implemented by the police department.
- Mentions the importance of examining reasons for rejected recommendations
- Highlights various areas of investigation, including the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, criminal group database, and surveillance practices
- Notes an upcoming separate hearing on the NYPD's implementation of the POST Act
- Emphasizes the essential role of independence and honesty in ensuring good governance
Gale A. Brewer
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This hearing will also focus on the IG's public reports.
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As part of the conclusion of an investigation, the IG issues non binding recommendations to PD.
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Although the PD does not need to accept these recommendations, the rejection of a recommendation is worthy of further discussion.
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Why did it happen?
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From examining PD over time and the increased risk of negative policing to scrutinizing the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, the SRG, criminal group database, and surveillance and investigative practices directed at political organizations, I'm interested in discussing the most essential recommendations that the ID's office has issued that are yet to be implemented by the police department.
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We will discuss the PD's reasoning the DOI believes these responses warrant a rejection of their recommendations.
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I would like to note that the ONI committee will join the committees on public safety and technology to examine the police department's implementation of the POST Act, including the DOI's most recent POST Act report in a separate hearing on February 19th.
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The committee on oversight investigations, my committee, has oversight over the city's investigatory agency.
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Our independence and honesty are essential to ensuring good governance, and I think that's what the public wants.
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Today, more than ever, they want it.