#public-oversight

[ follow ]

Civilian police oversight in Florida crumbles after 2024 law kicks in

New Florida law limits civilian oversight of police misconduct, leading to the dissolution of at least 15 review boards in various cities.
The legislation is seen as an effort to bolster law enforcement support while reducing public accountability in misconduct investigations.

New audit shows serious contracting problems at the SFPUC - 48 hills

San Francisco is creating an Office of the Inspector General to combat corruption within city agencies following issues with public contract oversight.
#nypd

Report blasts NYPD unit aimed at quality of life issues for its secretive stance

The NYPD's Community Response Team lacks transparency, posing risks of legal and ethical issues while operating largely unnoticed in New York City.

NYPD's eye-in-the-sky drone program violated its own public disclosure policy, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

NYPD's drone usage increases without proper supervision and transparency, raising public privacy concerns and risks according to the DOI report.

Report blasts NYPD unit aimed at quality of life issues for its secretive stance

The NYPD's Community Response Team lacks transparency, posing risks of legal and ethical issues while operating largely unnoticed in New York City.

NYPD's eye-in-the-sky drone program violated its own public disclosure policy, inspector's report finds | amNewYork

NYPD's drone usage increases without proper supervision and transparency, raising public privacy concerns and risks according to the DOI report.
morenypd

Zisser: Independent oversight can show more compassion - San Jose Spotlight

The importance of maintaining authenticity and commitment in roles of public oversight despite political challenges.

To do justice to accused NYC cops and their accusers, end the CCRB holdups

Vacancies on the Civilian Complaint Review Board are leading to significant delays in police misconduct cases, hindering its effectiveness.

OPW summoned before TDs over 336,000 bike shed as documents reveal project delays

The Dáil committee plans a meeting to address public concerns over the excessive costs of a bike shelter, citing accountability and oversight issues.

UK Lords push bill to tame rogue algorithms in public sector

The UK Parliament is addressing the need for regulatory measures on automated decision-making and algorithm transparency in public agencies.

Lucy Parsons Labs Takes Police Foundation to Court for Open Records Requests

The UGA School of Law's First Amendment Clinic files a lawsuit to obtain public records from the private Atlanta Police Foundation.
Private police foundations often lack public oversight in their donations to law enforcement agencies.
[ Load more ]