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The [De]Value Of Unsubstantiated Allegations Against The Police, Francy R. Monestime
The [De]Value Of Unsubstantiated Allegations Against The Police, Francy R. Monestime
Fordham Law Review
In 2020, New York State repealed Civil Rights Law section 50-a, which formerly prohibited disclosure of police and other civil servant disciplinary records. Shortly after this repeal, New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) released thousands of records of civilian complaints for all current and former New York City police officers that dated back to 2000. The release included substantiated findings of wrongdoing and unsubstantiated records in which no wrongdoing was found. Records continue to be released in this manner following the CCRB’s investigations.
Under New York City’s Administrative Procedure Act, agencies like the CCRB must follow certain procedures …