CPR Statement: Recent Spate of NYPD Officers Involved in Alcohol-Related Shootings and DWI's

In response to three alcohol-fueled shooting incidents within the last week and several DWIs over the past couple of months by NYPD officers, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Priscilla Gonzalez.

STATEMENT FROM COMMUNITIES UNITED FOR POLICE REFORM

Re: Recent Spate of NYPD Officers Involved in Alcohol-Related Shootings and DWIs

“These unfortunate incidents highlight the reality that a lack of accountability at the NYPD has enabled a culture in which some officers believe they are above the law. The long-term task of establishing meaningful accountability for the police department is essential to repairing the relationship between communities and the NYPD.”

BACKGROUND

NY Daily News (4/30/14): Two NYPD Cops Shoot Guns While Drunk…

NY Times (4/24/14): D.W.I. Charge for Detective Who Shot Colleague

NY Post: (4/18/14): Three Off-Duty NYPD Cops Busted for DWI in Span of 27 Hours

CBS New York (3/22/14): Off-Duty NYPD Officer Accused of DWI Reportedly after Queens Crash

CBS New York (2/3/14): Off-Duty NYPD Officer Charged with DWI in Queens

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 policing practices based on cooperation and respect– not discriminatory targeting and harassment.

CPR brings 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 unfairly targeted the most by the NYPD. CPR is fighting for reforms that will promote community safety while ensuring that the NYPD protects and serves all New Yorkers.

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