The U.S. Justice Department says it is investigating the New York Police Department's treatment of sex crime victims after receiving reports of deficiencies for more than a decade.
The U.S. Department of Justice is now opening an investigation into the NYPD's Special Victims Division, focusing on the division's investigation of sexual assault crimes.The U.S. Department of Justice announced Thursday that it was opening an investigation into the Special Victims Division of the NYPD to assess whether or not it had engaged in a pattern of gender-biased policing.
"Survivors of sexual assault should expect effective, trauma-informed and victim-centered investigations by police departments," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke in a statement. "Based on information provided to the Justice Department, we find significant justification to investigate whether the NYPD’s Special Victims Division engages in a pattern or practice of gender-biased policing.
After the lawsuit and a leadership shakeup, the NYPD pledged to change its ways. But victims say the promised reforms haven't arrived.In a statement, the NYPD said it welcomed the review. "There is no higher priority for law enforcement than ensuring that victims of sexual assault get the justice they deserve and the care, support, and treatment they need," said Max Young, a spokesperson for Mayor Eric Adams. "We welcome this review, will cooperate fully in this investigation, and will continue to take all steps necessary to ensure we fix problems that have been decades in the making.
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