Retired Judge Yates' report finds lenient NYPD discipline for illegal stop-and-frisk actions, recommending transparency improvements.
A court-ordered report by retired Judge James Yates reveals that the NYPD is lenient in disciplining officers for illegal stop-and-frisk actions, undermining efforts to address the unconstitutional practice. The study found that most disciplinary cases resulted in reduced penalties or no punishment. Despite a penalty matrix suggesting a three-day penalty for such violations, enforcement is rare. The report recommends improving transparency in the NYPD's disciplinary processes.
September 23, 2024
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