A Call to Abolish the 48-Hour Rule: Enhancing Accountability in Policing

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A Call to Abolish the 48-Hour Rule: Enhancing Accountability in Policing

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ron Adar / shutterstock.com  This article explores the process of eliminating the 48-hour rule The 48-hour rule in the New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been a subject of controversy and debate. This rule, which provides officers a 48-hour window before they are required to answer questions […]

Examining the NYPD’s Controversial “48-Hour Rule”: Balancing Officer Rights and Accountability

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Examining the NYPD’s Controversial “48-Hour Rule”: Balancing Officer Rights and Accountability

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Ben Von Klemperer /shutterstock.com  One policy that has garnered significant attention is the NYPD’s “48-hour rule,” which grants officers a 48-hour window before they must answer questions about incidents involving potential misconduct. The New York Police Department (NYPD) has long been at the center of debates regarding police […]