File #:

Int 0144-2022    Version: *

Name:

Creating an elected civilian review board and repealing the civilian complaint review board and independent police investigation and audit board.

Type:

Introduction

Status:

Withdrawn

Committee:

Committee on Public Safety

On agenda:

4/14/2022

Enactment date:

Law number:

Title:

A Local Law to amend the New York city charter and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to creating an elected civilian review board and repealing the civilian complaint review board and independent police investigation and audit board

Sponsors:

Charles Barron, Kristin Richardson Jordan, Chi A. Ossé, Alexa Avilés

Council Member Sponsors:

4

Summary:

This bill would repeal the current Civilian Complaint Review Board and create an Elected Civilian Review Board elected by seventeen designated districts. The bill would set the term limits and eligibility requirements for board members, establish the subject matter jurisdiction of the agency, and grant the agency full control over its disciplinary process. The bill would also establish an elected independent prosecutor for criminal cases against officers acting under the color of law in New York city. Finally, the bill would repeal the independent police investigation and audit board.

Attachments:

1. April 14, 2022 - Stated Meeting Agenda, 2. Hearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-14-22, 3. Minutes of the Stated Meeting - April 14, 2022