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In wake of protests, New York lawmakers repeal law used to keep police misconduct records secret
RCFP’s recent letter to state officials urging for repeal was the organization’s latest effort to fight the secrecy provision.
June 10, 2020
By
Anjali Berdia
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Freedom of Information
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Court rules in favor of public access to NYPD bodycam footage
Law enforcement transparency secured a win Tuesday when a New York appellate court ruled that New York Police Department body…
February 21, 2019
By
Pariss Briggs
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Freedom of Information
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