Communities United for Police Reform Responds to Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of The City Address

Communities United for Police Reform Responds to Mayor Adams’ 2025 State of The City Address

(NEW YORK, NY) – In response to Mayor Adams’ annual State of The City,  Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement on behalf of CPR Spokesperson, Hassen Bashir, VOCAL-NY, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator.  “The mayor of New York City has one of the most influential platforms in the world and should use it […]

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

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

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 […]