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politics1 day ago•22 min saved

Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade Amid Progressive Pressure

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered a comprehensive review of New York Police Department use-of-force policies, the first such review in approximately ten years. The decision follows the retirement of Officer Salvatore Alongi, who avoided a disciplinary trial for the 2024 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario. Mamdani also announced reforms to prevent officers from retiring before completing disciplinary processes and to formalize decertification referrals. While the mayor framed the move as a necessary step for accountability, progressive groups have demanded the firing of NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and police unions have criticized the review as biased.

via AP News|

#civilian-oversight #nypd #police-reform

crime-and-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

LAPD Officer Cleared in Shooting Death of Teenage Girl in Department Store

The California attorney general announced that the Los Angeles police officer who fatally shot 14-year-old Valentina Orellana-Peralta in a clothing store in 2021 will not face charges, despite national outrage and a rare rebuke from the LAPD's civilian oversight group. The officer's gunfire, aimed at a suspect attacking customers, also killed the teenager. The state's justice department cited "insufficient evidence" for criminal prosecution, while recommending updates to police communication training. The shooting has reignited scrutiny over the LAPD's use of deadly force, amid ongoing concerns about police accountability.

via The Guardian US|

#california-attorney-general #civilian-oversight #crime-and-justice

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"DeSantis Strengthens Police Protections with New Legislation"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that limits civilians' ability to investigate police misconduct by allowing police chiefs and sheriffs to select oversight board members and restricting their access to use-of-force complaints and internal affairs investigations. DeSantis defended the move as a way to ensure fair and unbiased oversight, while critics, including the ACLU, argue that it will only deepen the divide between the public and law enforcement and hinder efforts to build trust.

via The Daily Beast|

#aclu #civilian-oversight #florida

law-enforcement3 years ago•4 min saved

"Chicago's Next Top Cop: Meet the 3 Finalists"

Larry Snelling, Angel Novalez, and Shon Barnes have been named as the three finalists for the position of Chicago's next police superintendent. The finalists were chosen by the Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, which was established to provide civilian oversight of the police. Larry Snelling is a veteran of the Chicago Police Department and an expert on use of force. Angel Novalez oversees Constitutional Policing and Reform within the department. Shon Barnes is currently the Chief of Police in Madison, Wisconsin. Mayor Brandon Johnson has 30 days to nominate one of the finalists, and the City Council will ultimately vote on the candidate.

via Block Club Chicago|

#chicago #civilian-oversight #community-commission

law-enforcement3 years ago•9 min saved

"Chicago Police Superintendent Search Narrows to Six Semifinalists"

Six candidates have advanced to the background check phase in the search for Chicago's next police superintendent. The candidates include five department veterans and an outsider who previously worked for the Civilian Office of Police Accountability. The Community Commission for Public Safety and Accountability, responsible for the search, aims to deliver three finalists to Mayor Brandon Johnson by July 14. Johnson prefers an insider for the role but also wants to keep interim Supt. Fred Waller in place through the summer. The City Council has 60 days to confirm the mayor's choice once it is made.

via Chicago Sun-Times|

#candidates #chicago-police-department #civilian-oversight