For too long, police officers have been able to evade accountability for the unjustified use of excessive and lethal force.
Today, I'm introducing the Police Accountability Act, which seeks to change New York law and strengthen prosecutors’ ability to hold officers accountable.
Today, I'm introducing the Police Accountability Act, which seeks to change New York law and strengthen prosecutors’ ability to hold officers accountable.
In New York, our laws have essentially given police blanket defense to use force in interactions with the public, making it difficult for prosecutors to go after officers who have abused this power.
Not only is that unjust, but it has also proven to be incredibly dangerous.
Not only is that unjust, but it has also proven to be incredibly dangerous.
The centerpiece of this effort is to amend the use of force law from one of simple necessity to one of absolute last resort. This legislation also establishes a new criminal offense and penalties for police officers who employ force that is grossly in excess of what is warranted.
The Police Accountability Act will make critical and necessary changes to the law, providing clear and legitimate standards for when the use of force is acceptable and enacting real consequences for when an officer crosses that line.
This is a critical step forward, but it is not a cure all for the ills that have impacted too many families and claimed too many lives.
We will continue to do everything in our power to protect our communities and ensure that no one is beyond the reach of justice.
We will continue to do everything in our power to protect our communities and ensure that no one is beyond the reach of justice.
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