NEW YORK — On Tuesday, the City Council passed a law that mandates New York City police officers to record the apparent race, gender, and ages of most individuals they stop for questioning, overriding the veto by Mayor Eric Adams who disapproved of the proposal.
For over two decades, NYPD officers have been required to document instances of asking “accusatory” questions, detaining, searching, or arresting individuals as part of an investigation.
The new law brings about a crucial requirement for officers to document basic information in non-criminal encounters and disclose the circumstances that led to a stop. This transparency initiative ensures that the data will be accessible to the public on the police department’s website.
The New York City Council voted 42-9 in favor of passing the bill.
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