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Int 1079-2013IntroductionEnactedBecame law — signed by the Mayor, or automatically after 30 days without action.Enacted after 71d

Expand Oversight of NYPD by Investigation Department

Enacted on Sep 16, 2026

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Local Law 2013/070

✦ Plain-Language Summary

This law gives the NYC Department of Investigation the authority to investigate, review, study, and audit the operations, policies, programs, and practices of the NYPD. The Commissioner of Investigation can also make recommendations based on their findings. This strengthens civilian oversight of the police department to help ensure accountability and transparency for all New Yorkers.

Details

Introduced
Jun 12, 2013
Passed Council
Aug 22, 2013
Enacted
Aug 22, 2013
Body
Committee of the Whole
Type
Introduction
Status
Enacted

Sponsors (38)

Introduced byJumaane D. WilliamsYour District
Brad S. LanderYour DistrictChristine C. QuinnYour DistrictMelissa Mark-ViveritoYour DistrictRosie MendezYour DistrictFernando Cabrera Your DistrictRobert JacksonYour DistrictMaria Del Carmen ArroyoYour DistrictCharles BarronYour DistrictGale A. Brewer (D6)Margaret S. ChinYour DistrictLeroy G. Comrie, Jr.Your DistrictInez E. DickensYour DistrictDaniel Dromm Your DistrictJulissa Ferreras-CopelandYour DistrictHelen D. FosterYour DistrictDaniel R. GarodnickYour DistrictLetitia JamesYour DistrictAndy L. KingYour DistrictG. Oliver KoppellYour DistrictJessica S. LappinYour DistrictStephen T. LevinYour DistrictAnnabel PalmaYour DistrictDiana ReynaYour DistrictDonovan J. RichardsYour DistrictYdanis A. RodriguezYour DistrictDeborah L. RoseYour DistrictJames G. Van BramerYour DistrictAlbert VannYour DistrictMark S. WeprinYour DistrictRuben WillsYour DistrictDarlene Mealy (D41)Mathieu EugeneYour DistrictKaren KoslowitzYour DistrictSara M. GonzalezYour DistrictThe Public Advocate (Mr. de Blasio)Your DistrictDavid G. GreenfieldYour DistrictDaniel J. Halloran IIIYour District

Council Vote

41 Yes·8 No·2 Other

Legislative History

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