"A New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) probe has found that a single NYPD officer violated city restrictions on assisting with federal civil immigration enforcement by placing automated alerts on individuals sought by immigration authorities, according to a report released Wednesday. While the broader NYPD generally complies with local sanctuary laws, the DOI report found several gaps that leave the department vulnerable to improper information sharing."
"Of the five incidents reviewed, DOI found a single clear violation. On Nov. 21, 2024, an NYPD officer assigned to a Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) violent gang task force placed automated alerts on individuals sought for potential civil immigration enforcement, allowing notifications if they appeared in NYPD systems. DOI determined this violated both department policy and city law. The NYPD removed the officer from the task force, restricted his computer access, and opened a disciplinary case."
A New York City Department of Investigation probe found one NYPD officer violated city restrictions by placing automated alerts on individuals sought by federal immigration authorities. Investigators examined five incidents of potential NYPD involvement in civil immigration enforcement and identified gaps that could allow improper information sharing. The violation occurred Nov. 21, 2024, when an officer on an HSI violent gang task force placed alerts enabling notifications when targeted individuals appeared in NYPD systems. NYPD removed the officer from the task force, restricted computer access, and opened a disciplinary case. No evidence showed the alerts led to further NYPD action or ICE arrests.
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