The NYPD is in a legal battle with its largest police union over the proposed firing of 31 officers. These officers were hired despite previous disqualifications for issues such as lying about criminal history. The union argues that the NYPD cannot terminate them now since they were hired after their issues were disclosed. A judge has temporarily blocked the firings, allowing further legal argument on whether the officers can appeal their terminations. The department asserts that the officers' issues render them unfit for service.
The Police Benevolent Association argues it's too late for the NYPD to fire officers who were hired despite their disqualifications being known at the time.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch has made extensive personnel changes and discovered that 31 officers were improperly hired after receiving final notices of disqualification.
A judge has temporarily blocked the firings, allowing for a court argument regarding the officers' terminations, which the union claims should be appealable.
The department claims issues uncovered make it unlawful for the officers to remain on the force, despite the union's contention that the firings are final.
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