State comptroller audit: NYPD misconduct investigations delayed, backlog growing
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board - responsible for investigating these complaints – is struggling to process cases in a timely manner, according to the audit.
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An audit by New York state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli reveals that complaints of police misconduct in New York City are facing significant delays. Thousands of New Yorkers who file complaints against NYPD officers, including allegations of excessive force and racial profiling, are waiting over a year for their cases to be resolved.
The New York City Civilian Complaint Review Board - responsible for investigating these complaints – is struggling to process cases in a timely manner, according to the audit. In 2023, it took an average of over 400 days to complete investigations. While this is a slight improvement from the more than 500 days it took in 2022, delays are still prevalent.
The audit highlights that even with new agreements in place to speed up the sharing of documents between the CCRB and the NYPD, officer interviews are still being delayed. These delays are preventing many cases from being resolved before the statute of limitations expires. The audit found that hundreds of cases were closed too close to the deadline, making it impossible to discipline officers in time.
The backlog of cases continues to grow, with complaints expected to exceed 6,000 by the end of the year.
News 12 reached out to the CCRB for comment regarding the audit, ongoing delays and unfinished recommendations but has not received a response.
