The need for this legislation has become increasingly evident, most recently highlighted by the actions of NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell, said Williams in an email three weeks to other council members seeking their support. This legislation is a proactive step toward ensuring that our social media platforms are used to inform and engage the public, not for personal attacks or politically motivated behavior.
Cops have also come under fire for verbally attacking reporters, protestors, and even misidentifying a judge on a social media post accusing the wrong jurist of letting a predator loose on the city's streets.
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