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Record increase in complaints against NYPD officers
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Council Member Restler and Executive Director Darche discuss the significant increase in complaints filed against NYPD officers. They confirm that FY 2024 saw the highest level of complaints since 2012, with a 62% increase in just two years compared to the beginning of the Adams administration.
- Complaints rose from 3,483 in FY 2022 to 5,644 in FY 2024
- FY 2025 is on pace to reach nearly 6,000 complaints, potentially breaking the record again
- This dramatic increase raises concerns about changes in policing approaches under the current administration
Lincoln Restler
3:55:48
Two thousand '13.
3:55:49
In your dozen years at the CCRB, have we ever have you ever experienced such a high number of complaints filed against uniformed police officers as we experienced in FY '24?
Jonathan Darche
3:56:03
So this is the highest level it's been since 2012.
Lincoln Restler
3:56:07
So in your dozen years in the leadership role in the CCRB, this is the highest level of complaints we've experienced against the NYPD.
3:56:14
And in fact, it's a 62% increase in just two years compared to the beginning of the Adams administration.
3:56:20
Sixty two percent more complaints year over year was in the PMMR this year.
3:56:24
Is that right?
3:56:25
Up from thirty four eighty three in FY twenty two to fifty six forty four in FY twenty four?
Jonathan Darche
3:56:30
That is correct.
Lincoln Restler
3:56:31
And in FY twenty five, based on the PMMR, we're on pace to nearly hit 6,000 complaints a year and continue to break that record again.
3:56:39
Is that right?
Jonathan Darche
3:56:40
That is correct.