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Challenges in Police Oversight
This chapter explores the complex relationship between the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) and the New York Police Department (NYPD), highlighting the systemic challenges to police accountability. It discusses issues like low morale in the NYPD, significant gaps in substantiated abuse complaints, and the obstacles in obtaining critical evidence. The narrative reflects on the influence of political power dynamics and police unions, emphasizing the need for reform and the ongoing struggle for citizen justice.
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