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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade
Caption: Mamdani Orders First NYPD Use-of-Force Review in a Decade. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has ordered the first comprehensive review of police use-of-force policies in a decade, amid growing calls for greater accountability. The review will examine how officers use force against civilians and include consultations with local communities over the coming months. The move follows the retirement of an officer facing disciplinary charges over the 2024 fatal shooting of 19-year-old Win Rozario during a mental health crisis. Mamdani has also announced $2.6 million in additional funding for the independent office overseeing the New York Police Department (NYPD). New measures aim to ensure disciplinary proceedings are completed before officers retire and prevent those facing serious charges from avoiding scrutiny by joining other police forces. The NYPD will also standardise how it shares information with the public and the families of people killed or seriously injured in police incidents. The announcement comes amid pressure from progressive allies for wider police reforms, including calls to disband a specialist unit used to manage protests. Police unions have criticised the initiative, arguing that oversight bodies are biased against officers and questioning whether the proposed changes will improve public safety. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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