Report from Civilian Complaint Review Board says more than half of substantiated complaints were homes of black residentsThe NYPD has violated civil rights and privacy by wrongfully searching some homes,according to a report by the city’s police watchdog agency. A review of 180 civilian complaints, out of 1762 substantiated by the Civilian Complaint Review Board during the past five years, and found two “recurring practices” responsible for the violations: either the officer misunderstood legal standards that allow police to enter a home,or outmoded warrants were used, according to the report released late Monday. Related: Thousands join rally backing NYPD officer convicted of manslaughter Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com