NYPD needs to come clean on seized property data

“Whether through litigation or legislation, New Yorkers must have access to full information regarding these practices. It’s time for the NYPD to open its books.”

Adam Shoop, attorney in the Civil Action Practice at The Bronx Defenders, writes for amNew York on the need for transparency regarding NYPD property seizure practices. Read his op-ed here.

For more information regarding civil forfeiture and other NYPD property seizure practices, see our project page.