Department of Investigation Confirms Probe of NYPD Gang Database After Advocates Rally
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On Tuesday morning, a coalition of anti-surveillance advocates and public defenders gathered in front of the NYPD’s Inspector General’s office to demand once again an investigation into cops’ gang database.
On Tuesday evening, the city Department of Investigation told THE CITY that it started a probe of the infamous Criminal Group Database three years ago and that the job is nearly complete.
“DOI has an ongoing examination on the NYPD’s gang database, which began in 2018, and is now in its final stages,” said Diane Struzzi, a Department of Investigation spokesperson.
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The Civilian Complaint Review Board will bring second-degree assault charges against NYPD Officer Wayne Isaacs.
Issacs was off-duty in his personal vehicle when he fatally shot Delrawn Small during a traffic dispute in the early morning hours of July 4, 2016.
He claimed the shooting was self-defense and was found not guilty at his trial.
The officer s use of force was also ruled within departmental guidelines.
The case brought Tuesday by the CCRB now goes to a departmental trial, which could result in Isaacs termination.
Family members of Small released a statement Tuesday, saying they are insulted that the mayor and the NYPD have delayed and blocked justice this long:
NYPD Officer Who Killed Delrawn Small In 2016 Driving Dispute Will Face Disciplinary Charges
arrow Wayne Isaacs, center, during a 2016 court appearance. JB Nicholas
The NYPD will serve disciplinary charges against Officer Wayne Isaacs, an off-duty police officer who used his service weapon to fatally shoot Delrawn Small, an unarmed Black man, following an apparent driving dispute in Brooklyn in 2016. The Civilian Complaint Review Board substantiated an excessive force complaint against Isaacs last October, but it is up to the NYPD to serve the charges against Isaacs to begin disciplinary proceedings.
“We have been informed of the CCRB’s intention to go forward with this case. The NYPD will cooperate with the CCRB in every way,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said in a statement.