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flag A NY senator proposes hiding police disciplinary records, sparking backlash over reduced transparency and accountability.

flag Following nationwide calls for police accountability after George Floyd’s death, New York repealed a law hiding police disciplinary records, boosting transparency. flag However, a new bill by a Buffalo-area Republican senator aims to reclassify such records as confidential unless a judge allows access, drawing criticism for potentially shielding officers from scrutiny, limiting media access, and weakening public oversight. flag Despite inconsistencies in how departments handled misconduct under the old law, recent reviews of over 10,000 disciplinary files revealed widespread failures to hold officers accountable. flag Critics warn that rolling back access could undermine progress, hinder efforts to identify problematic officers, and erode community trust in law enforcement.

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