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LAS Suit Seeks to End Handcuffing at Arraignments

Appearing before a judge in handcuffs unfairly characterizes people as dangerous and untrustworthy, undermining their presumption of innocence.

Report: Subway Scanners Found Zero Guns

The controversial Evolv scanners, deployed in New York City subways this summer, returned 118 false alarms.

Report: NYPD Failing to Report Civilian Stops

Despite court-ordered reform, a new report shows that over 40% of stops went undocumented in 2023.

Report: NYPD Officers Face Little Discipline Over Stop and Frisk Violations

Despite court-ordered reform, the NYPD has rarely taken action to discipline officers who make illegal stops.

LAS Decries Watered-Down NYPD Disciplinary Matrix

The move is the latest by Mayor Adams to erode meaningful accountability for the NYPD.

Report: NYPD Failing to Comply with Stop and Frisk Reforms

An Independent Federal Monitor released a report showing that the NYPD has failed to comply with court-ordered mandates to reform its practices.

LAS Sues to Protect Sealed Juvenile Records

The lawsuit seeks to end the NYPD's unlawful practice of accessing, using and disclosing sealed arrest-related records of youth ages 7 through 17.

NYPD Misconduct Lawsuits Have Cost Taxpayers Over $82 Million in 2024

At this rate, payouts for 2024 could total over $140 million, the highest amount in years.

Adams Forces Out CCRB Head in Latest Blow to Police Accountability

Arva Rice, Interim Chairwoman of the Civilian Complaint Review Board, has been forced to resign.

Report: NYPD Violated Surveillance Technology Rules

The NYPD's rollout of new technologies clearly violated the legal requirements for transparency and oversight.