Police Misconduct

RCFP argued that access to the names of officers sanctioned for disciplinary violations allows journalists to report on misconduct.

The repeal of the law ushers in a new era of transparency in law enforcement.

RCFP previously filed a brief arguing that providing access to the records increases oversight, builds institutional trust.

RCFP’s recent letter to state officials urging for repeal was the organization’s latest effort to fight the secrecy provision.

RCFP previously testified that ‘gag orders’ prevent the press from fairly and accurately reporting on police misconduct.

Media coalition argues that ‘unreasonable burden’ isn’t enough to deny the release of NYPD bodycam footage under FOIL.

The Reporters Committee and other media organizations argue that public access to police misconduct records is crucial.

Court rules in favor of a police misconduct victim who lost half of her settlement after speaking to the media.

Brief affirms police officers’ disciplinary files should be available for public accountability.