Mayor Zohran Mamdani directed the NYPD last week to complete a comprehensive review of its use-of-force policies and procedures as he seeks several new accountability measures for officers accused of excessive force, a City Hall spokesperson said Sunday.
One change already underway at the NYPD, according to the spokesperson, would make it harder for an officer to retire with an NYPD pension before their disciplinary process has played out.
The NYPD declined to comment on the mayor’s directive, referring NBC New York back to City Hall for comment. The police union said it was merely a play to score points with Mamdani’s anti-police supporters…