This quarterly report analyzes the statistics of when desk appearance tickets (DATs) are used in lieu of custodial arrests pursuant to New York State Penal Law section 140.20(1).
This report lays out findings on how the NYPD can better use police litigation data to improve officer performance and identify trends of police misconduct, identifies several catagories of information that the NYPD should be analyzing better, and recommends the creation of an interagency working group to coordinate the organization and exchange of litigation information.
The Annual Report contains an introduction to OIG-NYPD, an overview of OIG-NYPD'S inaugural year, a summary of OIG-NYPD's efforts and accomplishments, and other useful information about the Office. This inaugural Report primarily covers the opening of the Office in May 2014 through March 2015.
This quarterly report analyzes the statistics of when desk appearance tickets (DATs) are used in lieu of custodial arrests pursuant to New York State Penal Law section 140.20(1).