Prior to Monday, the law only required officers to document what they deemed a 'Level 3' investigative stop, defined by the NYPD patrol guide as instances when officers strongly suspect the person stopped has committed or is committing a crime.
Under the new law, officers now have to record 'Level 1' and 'Level 2' encounters, ranging from basic information requests to questioning a person believed to have committed a crime.
John Jay College adjunct lecturer Jill Snider believes the new law will hinder police-community relations, as it adds a layer to officer-civilian interactions by requiring recording of encounters.
Mayor Eric Adams mentioned that the NYPD is prepared to adhere to the new law, acknowledging there might be challenges initially but emphasizing compliance moving forward.
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