Mayor Mamdani Orders First Full Review of NYPD Use of Force in 10 Years, Adds $2.6 Million to Inspector General's Budget

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Oct. 12 ordered a comprehensive review of the NYPD's use-of-force policies and practices, the first in 10 years. He is adding $2.6 million to the budget of the NYPD Office of the Inspector General and setting up a notification system to keep officers facing discipline from retiring before proceedings conclude.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Oct. 12 ordered a full review of the New York Police Department's (NYPD) use-of-force policies and practices. City officials described it as the first comprehensive review in 10 years. The review will take place over the coming months and will include a process for gathering public input. The city's announcement did not say who will lead the review.

The move was prompted by the retirement, before trial, of an officer who was going through disciplinary proceedings in connection with the case of Win Rozario, 19, who was shot and killed by police in March 2024 during a mental health crisis. "When government uses force against New Yorkers, the standard for accountability must be the highest," Mamdani said.

Accountability Measures

The city will add $2.6 million to the budget of the NYPD Office of the Inspector General (OIG-NYPD) to restore staffing to its previous peak level, three times the current headcount. The office will also be able to investigate policies that obstruct accountable investigations.

The NYPD has put in place a new notification system to keep officers from retiring before discipline is concluded. It will also formalize the existing practice of notifying the state Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) of personnel information for officers who retire while subject to discipline, so that other law enforcement agencies in the state cannot rehire them. The department will continue to report data on police-related deaths to DCJS in a timely manner.

Disclosure of information after serious incidents will also be standardized. Upon request, the final report of the Force Investigation Division (FID) will be provided to the family or their representative. Inquiries can be sent to the Mayor's Office at pressoffice@cityhall.nyc.gov.