NYPD Capt. Steven Hyland, head of Transit District 20 in Jamaica, was stripped of his command amid serious allegations that he orchestrated the falsification of police reports to downplay subway crimes. This alleged misconduct involved subordinates altering reports on robberies and grand larcenies and even forging signatures. The situation escalated to a point where Hyland is now reassigned to a lesser role while the department considers potential disciplinary actions. The investigation comes at a time when subway safety is a critical concern for New York City commuters.
Capt. Steven Hyland was stripped of his command amid allegations of having police reports forged to downplay subway crimes during his tenure as head of Transit District 20.
Sources allege that Hyland had officers falsify reports to minimize incidents of robbery and grand larceny, exemplified by one case where a complaint was changed from "legit" to dismiss it.
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