Communities United for Police Reform

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December 3, 2021

Retiring NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea’s Tenure Marked by Routine Failure to Discipline and Fire Officers for Misconduct

Yesterday, it was reported that NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea filed for retirement from the NYPD, effective December 31, 2021. Below is a response from Anthonine Pierre (she/her) of the Brooklyn Movement Center and spokesperson for Communities United for Police Reform:

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November 23, 2021

Family of Kawaski Trawick Demands CCRB and NYPD Schedule Trial for NYPD Officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis Following Charges Served

Today, the family of Kawaski Trawick is calling on the CCRB and the NYPD to schedule discipline trials for Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis, who killed Kawaski while he was cooking in his apartment.

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November 4, 2021

Statement: Gwen Carr Responds To Judge Erika Edwards’ Denial To Compel Former Deputy Commissioner Kevin Richardson To Testify In Judicial Inquiry

Judge also denies petitioners’ request to make a summary statement at the conclusion of the inquiry

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October 29, 2021

Statement: Gwen Carr Responds to Judge's Denial of Motion to Reconsider Witnesses

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October 28, 2021

Statement: Gwen Carr Responds To NYPD Officers’ And Officials’ Statements In Garner Judicial Inquiry

Today, NYPD Officer Mark Ramos was the third witness, in addition to Deputy Commissioner Joseph Reznick and Officer Justin Damico, who has been invited by the court to make a statement following qu

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Retiring NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea’s Tenure Marked by Routine Failure to Discipline and Fire Officers for Misconduct

Family of Kawaski Trawick Demands CCRB and NYPD Schedule Trial for NYPD Officers Brendan Thompson and Herbert Davis Following Charges Served

Statement: Gwen Carr Responds To Judge Erika Edwards’ Denial To Compel Former Deputy Commissioner Kevin Richardson To Testify In Judicial Inquiry

Statement: Gwen Carr Responds to Judge's Denial of Motion to Reconsider Witnesses

Statement: Gwen Carr Responds To NYPD Officers’ And Officials’ Statements In Garner Judicial Inquiry

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