New York City Department of Investigation

The Department of Investigation is investigating the New York City Police Department's response to recent protest activity around New York City. You can file a complaint regarding inappropriate police conduct online at our website. We continue to refine this process to include the submission of photos and videos and will continue to update. You may also submit a complaint anonymously, but if you wish to be contacted, please provide a way for investigators to reach you. To hear more on DOI's role in this investigation, read Commissioner Garnett's remarks: https://on.nyc.gov/3gOisbv File a complaint here: https://on.nyc.gov/300xg0O

Yesterday, DOI joined together with NYPD NYPD 23rd Precinct, and NYC Health + Hospitals Police to celebrate our City's #healthcareheroes at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan in East Harlem. We're proud to support our #firstresponders! #COVID19 #Clapbecausewecare

New Yorkers have been organizing on a local level to help neighbors in need during #COVID19. This #EarthDay, volunteer virtually or on-site in your neighborhood at http://nyc.gov/helpnow. #EarthDay2020

Yesterday afternoon, the Department of Investigation’s Inspector General for Health+Hospitals joined with the New York City Police Department, the 71st Precinct, and Health + Hospitals Police to thank our healthcare heroes working at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn. More than 30 vehicles paraded by the hospital sounding their sirens and flashing lights to applaud a crowd of doctors, nurses, and other staff on the front lines of the fight against #COVID19. #clapbecausewecare #healthcareheroes

Today, the Department of Investigation’s (DOI) Office of the Inspector General for the New York City Police Department (OIG-NYPD) released its Sixth Annual Report on the investigations and recommendations made in Calendar Year 2019. The Report updates the status of previously made recommendations that have not been fully adopted by the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and credits the NYPD for progress on a number of fronts. In 2019, DOI issued three comprehensive... reports containing 39 recommendations, of which 37 were created to improve NYPD policies, procedures, and accountability. The remaining two recommendations were issued specifically to the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) regarding the handling of complaints of biased policing. To date, NYPD has accepted, partially implemented, or implemented 22, or 59 percent, of these 37 recommendations. Another six, or 16 percent, of these recommendations, are currently under consideration by NYPD. In total, approximately 76 percent of DOI’s 181 recommendations, spanning 16 investigative reports issued since 2015, have been accepted in principle, partially implemented, or implemented by NYPD. To read more, head to our website: https://on.nyc.gov/34utAVd

AlertNew studies show that pre-symptomatic people may spread #COVID19. The City is advising all New Yorkers to wear face coverings when outside and near people. Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf, bandana or clothing. DO NOT use a surgical or N95 mask - save those for our first responders & healthcare workers on the frontlines! Remember: #socialdistancing is still the most important way to avoid #COVID19. Maintain 6ft from people - protect yourself and others! For more information, visit nyc.gov/coronavirus.

If you have unused medical supplies, please donate them! Every donation makes a difference for our healthcare workers fighting #COVID19. For information on how to donate, visit nyc.gov/helpnownyc and click on "Give Help."

DOI Commissioner Margaret Garnett submitted written testimony on the Department of Investigation’s Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2021. In her testimony, Commissioner Garnett discussed the impact of internal reforms she has implemented and continues to implement at DOI and the efforts the agency is making to further transparency by providing significant additional information to the public about our investigations and work through DOI’s new Policy and Procedure Recommendations Portal (PPR Portal). To read Commissioner Garnett’s full written testimony, visit our website here: http://on.nyc.gov/2UhdjiU

You can stay connected, even while we're apart. Text COVID to 692692 for real-time updates from the City on the #COVID19 response. Stay healthy. Stay safe. Stay inside.

Together we can stop the spread of #COVID19. Protect your family, friends & loved ones by following one simple step: Stay home. Staying inside can help flatten the curve and get us all back together once again.

WE WANT YOU. NYC NEEDS YOU. New York City is looking for volunteer active and retired doctors, nurses, and physician assistants who can help meet the critical healthcare needs our City faces because of the public health emergency caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19). Join us in the fight and help save lives. Visit nyc.gov/helpnowNYC for more details.