The NYPD is terminating 31 police officers whose hiring was deemed improper in 2023 and 2024. An internal investigation revealed these officers received final notices of disqualification during their applications, making their employment illegal. The disqualifications were attributed to infractions such as lying about criminal history. Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry criticized the hiring process and expressed concerns about the lack of an appeal process for the affected officers. The union is considering legal options to block the terminations and protect the officers' rights.
The NYPD is purging 31 police officers improperly hired in 2023 and 2024, as they received final notices of disqualification during application processes.
Officers were disqualified for various infractions such as lying about criminal convictions and previous arrests, prompting the internal investigation that revealed the issues.
Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry criticized the NYPD's hiring process, stating that the officers shouldn't be held accountable for the department's failures.
Hendry lamented the lack of an appeal process for the affected officers, asserting the need to protect their rights amid management failures.
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