Communities United for Police Reform

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January 19, 2021

Oral Arguments Conclude In Second Circuit On Police Unions’ Latest Attempt To Block Release Of Police Misconduct Records

Today, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals heard arguments in the case brought by New York City police unions (along with corrections and fire unions) to stop the City of New York from releasing officer misconduct and discipline records to the public following the June 2020 repeal of the police secrecy law 50-a, by the New York State Legislature.

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January 16, 2021

Statement: NYPD’s “Discipline Matrix” Protects Cops Who Kill, Brutalize And Sexually Harass Ignores Concerns Raised By Constance Malcolm, Kadiatou Diallo, Iris Baez And Other Families And Human Rights Groups In Public Comment Period

Yesterday, the City published an updated NYPD disciplinary guide, months after a public comment period ended, on the initial draft introduced last year.

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January 14, 2021

Statement: Advocates Push To Uphold CCRB Rules To Investigate Sexual Misconduct And Lies By The NYPD, Following PBA’s Attempts To Obstruct

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January 14, 2021

Statement: Communities United For Police Reform Applauds Attorney General Letitia James On Lawsuit Against The NYPD

Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a lawsuit against the NYPD for their abuse and violence apparent in the protests following George Floyd's and Breonna Taylor's killings last year. Below is Communities United for Police Reform's response:

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January 11, 2021

Families Of Loved Ones Killed By Police Slam Mayor’s Process, Call For Firing Of Officers And Defunding The NYPD At City Council Hearing On Police Reform Plan

New York, NY – Today, families of loved ones killed by the NYPD, advocates, and legal experts will testify at the New York City Council Oversight Hearing of the Committee on Public Safet

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Oral Arguments Conclude In Second Circuit On Police Unions’ Latest Attempt To Block Release Of Police Misconduct Records

Statement: NYPD’s “Discipline Matrix” Protects Cops Who Kill, Brutalize And Sexually Harass Ignores Concerns Raised By Constance Malcolm, Kadiatou Diallo, Iris Baez And Other Families And Human Rights Groups In Public Comment Period

Statement: Advocates Push To Uphold CCRB Rules To Investigate Sexual Misconduct And Lies By The NYPD, Following PBA’s Attempts To Obstruct

Statement: Communities United For Police Reform Applauds Attorney General Letitia James On Lawsuit Against The NYPD

Families Of Loved Ones Killed By Police Slam Mayor’s Process, Call For Firing Of Officers And Defunding The NYPD At City Council Hearing On Police Reform Plan

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