Communities United for Police Reform Responds to NYPD Commissioner Resignation

New York, NY- In response to news of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban’s resignation, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) issued the following statement from CPR spokesperson Jose Lopez, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road NY:

“The resignation of NYPD Commissioner Caban is the latest example that Mayor Adams’ approach to public safety and his mismanagement of the NYPD have been abject failures. At nearly every turn, including his decision to appoint Commissioner Caban, a former NYPD officer with a history of racial profiling and police misconduct, the mayor has reinforced a culture of police impunity and enabled increased abuse and harassment of New Yorkers.   

“Under Mayor Adams’ watch, NYPD misconduct complaints are up 51% and racist and unconstitutional stop-and-frisks abuses have risen to their highest rate in nearly a decade. While these abuses rise, his appointed police commissioner has repeatedly undermined discipline for NYPD misconduct. Just yesterday, ProPublica reported that Commissioner Caban has been killing hundreds of police misconduct cases without looking at them to systematically shield abusive officers from accountability. 

“Together, Adams and Caban have failed millions of New Yorkers, especially Black, Latinx and other marginalized New Yorkers who are routinely subject to over-policing and abusive policing practice. Regardless of who Adams next selects as NYPD Commissioner, the mayor must stop prioritizing the protection of police over the safety of New Yorkers.”

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About Communities United for Police Reform

Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) is an unprecedented campaign to end discriminatory policing practices in New York, and to build a lasting movement that promotes public safety and reduces reliance on policing. CPR runs coalitions of over 200 local, statewide and national organizations, bringing together a movement of community members, lawyers, researchers and activists to work for change. The partners in this campaign come from all 5 boroughs, from all walks of life and represent many of those most unfairly targeted by the NYPD.