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Beginning January 1, the Civilian Complaint Review Board will no longer investigate claims against NYPD officers for threats, property seizures, untruthful statements, discourteous words or actions, or refusal to provide their name or shield number.
The mayor's approach is not impossible, according to Stephen Rushin, a criminal law professor at Loyola University Chicago. If certain aspects of a contract prevent police accountability, he said, it makes sense for the mayor to push to change them.
The City Council passed resolutions, including one on camera misuse and excessive force, and moved forward ordinances to address police interactions with the public.
The case offers a window into the lengthy, complex process that follows killings by police