Shielded from Consequence
Published: June 28, 2026
Residents say police behavior has not changed, despite the city claiming it has implemented reforms since a Department of Justice investigation.
Published: June 28, 2026
A loophole in New York law allows decertified peace officers to be rehired in similar roles.
Published: April 7, 2026
Seven University of Rochester law enforcement officers were decertified in recent years. NY rules allow some to return to law enforcement roles.
Published: April 7, 2026
A joint USA TODAY Network-Syracuse University investigation found police in New York face limited discipline for social media misconduct.
Published: April 2, 2026
Thousands of NY police and peace officers were flagged for decertification, but some of them keep finding ways to don the badge again.
