Press Releases

For immediate release:
October 3, 2016

As de Blasio & O’Neill Give Monthly Crime Data Briefing, Reform Campaign Releases Month’s Compilation of Alleged Abuses & Misconduct

As Mayor de Blasio and NYPD Commissioner O’Neill give briefing on crime data from the last month and continue promoting “neighborhood policing,” media reports highlighting allegations and incidents of NYPD abuses, misconduct and lack of accountability continue.

For immediate release:
September 29, 2016

Ramarley Graham's Family Files Request for City Hall & NYPD Records on Teen's Killing by Police

As New Questions, Inconsistencies about Ramarley Graham Killing Go Unanswered by de Blasio & NYPD’s Lack of Transparency, Family & Supporters Announce Request for City Hall & NYPD Records under State Law

Wide-ranging request demands information on 12+ NYPD officers/officials responsible for misconduct related to killing, abuses of family members & actions undermining investigation

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September 16, 2016

As Bratton Exits, Continued Reports Show Bratton Leaves Legacy of Alleged Abuses, Corruption, Misconduct & Excessive Force; Inaction Shows Failure to Address Police Accountability

Summer of safety touted by de Blasio/NYPD demonstrates safety from police abuse doesn’t exist, while de Blasio/NYPD take unprecedented steps to hide officers’ disciplinary and misconduct records; Officers who kill and brutalize continue reaping taxpayer salary increases as accountability is non-existent

On Bratton’s final day at the NYPD touting his legacy of leaving the city with one of the safest summers, media reports from throughout the summer solidify his legacy leaving intact and perpetuating police abuses, brutality, misconduct and failed accountability at the NYPD.

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September 6, 2016

Elected Officials & Advocates File Legal Action Supporting Release of Summary Misconduct Record of NYPD Officer Who Killed Eric Garner

On day of filing deadline, city leaders & Garner’s mother oppose city’s appeal of court decision that rejected its argument on state law 50-a and ordered release of information

City’s appeal of state court decision contradicts mayor and NYPD’s statements that officer misconduct is shielded by state law when 50-a permits release based on court order

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August 4, 2016

CPR Slams Chief O’Neill for Supporting Backroom Political Deal without Touted “Community Engagement”

In response to NYPD Chief James O’Neill, named successor to Commissioner Bratton, announcing his support for the deal Speaker Mark-Viverito and Commissioner Bratton struck in an attempt to block the Right to Know Act police reforms, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Mark Winston Griffith, executive director of Brooklyn Movement Center.

For immediate release:
July 13, 2016

On 2-Year Mark of Eric Garner’s Killing, Speaker Mark-Viverito’s NYPD Side-Deal Criticized As Charade

Moms of Garner & Ramarley Graham’s, advocates and council members committed to real reform announce continued push for Right to Know Act passage into law, ignoring Speaker-NYPD agreement

Community members convey risk in delaying police accountability reforms, highlight NYC as dangerous model of political obstruction that allows police abuses, brutality and killings to continue nationally

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July 12, 2016

Communities United for Police Reform, Mother of Eric Garner Criticize Effort to Avoid Vote on Right to Know Act Police Reform Legislation

In response to a report that NYC Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito announced that the Right to Know Act legislation would not be considered for passage by the Council and instead allow the NYPD to handle it internally, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Anthonine Pierre, lead community organizer at Brooklyn Movement Center.

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July 6, 2016

New Yorkers Support Federal Lawsuit Calling for Court to Make Clear Statement Upholding New Yorkers’ Rights to Record Public Police Activity without Interference, Retaliation

Coalition demands NYPD end pervasive practice of interfering with and retaliating against New Yorkers exercising First Amendment right

Communities United for Police Reform expressed strong support for its member and Cop Watcher Ruben An, who the Legal Aid Society and Proskauer Rose LLP filed a federal lawsuit against the city on behalf of today to reaffirm his First Amendment right to observe and record police activity and be free from police retaliation for exercising it.

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