The interim head of the Civilian Complaint Review Board in New York, who had criticized the Police Department, resigned after pressure from Mayor Eric Adams. The board chairwoman, Arva Rice, had sought more power and funding for oversight.
Ms. Rice highlighted her commitment to holding police officers accountable despite resigning from the board. She had led investigations following the George Floyd protests and aimed for increased funding and access to police body camera footage.
Arva Rice's resignation comes amid several high-profile women's departures from the Adams administration. Her achievements include addressing police misconduct during protests and clearing complaint backlogs amidst the pandemic.
Ms. Rice pushed for additional funding and legislative changes to improve the oversight board's effectiveness, seeking $15 million more than the mayor's budget allocation and expanded access to police body camera footage.
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