Hold police officers accountable: Repeal 50-a
Andrew Cuomo, New York State Legislature
In New York, section 50-a of the civil rights law allows the police to store misconduct under personal records. Then, when an instance of police brutality occurs in New York, it is sealed and becomes inaccessible to the public. This allows officers to abuse their power and commit acts of violence, without fear of consequences. Repealing measure 50-a is the first step towards transparency and civilian oversight of the police department.
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Andrew Cuomo, New York State Legislature
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Police violence experienced by New Yorkers is unacceptable, and we are left in the dark when it comes to the details of these acts of aggression. This secrecy disproportionately harms Black and Brown people, and it helps no one except those officers who are abusing their power.
Repealing section 50-a would keep records of police misconduct and brutality in the public domain, adding a level of transparency that is desperately needed. We must stop the secrecy and repeal section 50-a immediately.