Editorial – The Chief
NYPD Crime Story
Copyrighted: “The $50-million lawsuit that Police Officer Adrian Schoolcraft filed against the NYPD and 11 of its supervisors is likely to send shock waves across the department if it ever goes to trial.
His allegations that Brooklyn commanders in some cases pressured cops to write summonses on flimsy pretexts or downgraded crimes reported to the 81st Precinct to avoid any spike in major offenses that might displease headquarters have already raised serious questions.”
Full story on line here. Check out companion piece, Cop Says Brass Leaned On Him to Hide Quotas, Sent Him to Psych Ward.
Tags: Civil Lawsuit, NYPD, Police Corruption, The Chief