Comments on Proposed Revisions to the NYPD’s Disciplinary Matrix

The New York Civil Liberties Union respectfully submits the following comments regarding revisions that the New York Police Department has proposed for incorporation into its disciplinary matrix. The changes envisioned by the draft proposal now under consideration would further undermine already ineffective systems. The NYPD, through its continued practice of flouting Civilian Complaint Review Board recommendations and its proposals here to “punish” officers with mere training when they commit misconduct lay bare the NYPD’s unwillingness to prioritize accountability.