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Council Member Brewer highlights changes since the last hearing on OIG-NYPD
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Council Member Brewer outlines significant changes that have occurred since the last hearing on OIG-NYPD in April 2022. She emphasizes the importance of having a credible, comprehensive picture of NYPD's activities in the current challenging moment for public trust in government.
- Mentions the appointment of IG Barrett in August 2023, filling a nearly 2-year vacancy
- Notes that Mayor Eric Adams has appointed 4 police commissioners in 3 years
- References a ProPublica report about one commissioner derailing investigations into officer misconduct
- Stresses the need to understand how OIG-NYPD is operating under new leadership
Gale A. Brewer
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Much has changed since the last time the Committee on Oversight and Investigations took up the topic of the OIG NYPD in April 2022 alongside the Committee on Public Safety.
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In August 23, the Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn Straubber appointed IG Barrett, filling a nearly 2 year vacancy.
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And I know this is a hard job to recruit for, so I congratulate IG Barrett.
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Mayor Eric Adams has appointed 4 police commissioners in 3 years.
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According to a ProPublica report published in June 2/4, one of those commissioners, Edward Caban, routinely derailed investigations into officer misconduct.
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In this challenging moment for public trust in government And that is true.
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Public trust in government is challenged.
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It is critical to have a credible, comprehensive picture of what NYPD is doing.
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During this hearing, we will ask how the OIG NYPD is collecting, analyzing and disseminating this information under the leadership of IG Barrett.