De Blasio Touts New NYPD Disciplinary Guidelines, but Critics Say It Lacks Legally Binding Power
Since announcing it late last Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio has been calling attention to the NYPD's Disciplinary Matrix, a new document that outlines disciplinary action for officer misconduct.
Although no such guidance has previously been available, some working to increase NYPD transparency say the document lacks the binding power of the law.