NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- Mayor Bill de Blasio on Friday released a draft of a 36-point plan aimed at reforming the NYPD.
The New York City Police Reform and Reinvention Collaborative draft plan is the first of three steps the city is taking to “undo the legacy and harm of racialized policing,” de Blasio said in a press release.
The draft plan, which is posted on the city’s website, is comprised of 36 reform proposals, including “Hold police officers accountable for misconduct through internal NYPD disciplinary decisions that are transparent, consistent and fair;” “Incorporate direct community participation in the selection of precinct commanders;” and “Acknowledge the experiences of communities of color in New York City and begin reconciliation.”
“When I took office, I vowed to reform a broken stop and frisk policy — both to protect the dignity and rights of young men of color, and to give our brave police officers the partnership they need to continue their success in driving down crime,” de Blasio said in a statement.
“There were so many who said it couldn’t be done. But we proved them wrong. Now, we must go further to confront the harmful legacy of racialized policing.”
“These reforms will restore trust and accountability to create a police force that reflects the communities they serve — all while keeping New York City the safest big city in America,” he added.
In his own statement, NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea said the city “must acknowledge the NYPD’s historical role in the mistreatment of communities of color.”
“Our challenge today is to ensure that we will not participate in, or tolerate, any further inequality or injustice,” he said. “We have engaged in years of steady reform, and we must continue.”
Read the draft plan in its entirety below: