The New York City Department of Investigation (DOI) has initiated multiple investigations into the NYPD's use of social media, focusing on allegations that top officials flouted local laws by posting politically-charged content and targeted public officials and private citizens. These probes were prompted by concerns from City Council Speaker Adams and Legal Aid. A related investigation by a police watchdog addresses the NYPD's actions in clearing a pro-Palestinian encampment near the Art Institute. Concurrently, the City Council is holding hearings on the NYPD's social media practices.
New York City Council holds hearing on how NYPD officials use social media accounts https://t.co/zB2DwA1r4G https://t.co/8MESQVgT0f
New York City’s watchdog investigates whether NYPD used official social media accounts to target public officials and private citizens. https://t.co/ddT5GSW86V
New York City's watchdog agency launches probe after complaints about the NYPD's social media use https://t.co/fOYJZr3kww
The city's Department of Investigation has launched a probe into accusations that top NYPD officials flouted local laws by thumbing out politically-charged social media posts, a spokeswoman for the watchdog agency told the Daily News. https://t.co/wIrYAoy0kr
A police watchdog is launching an investigation into the conduct of officers who cleared out a pro-Palestinian encampment near the Art Institute last weekend. https://t.co/7R3uYBC8Sa https://t.co/mH71inbkhb
The Department of Investigation "has begun an investigation of the relevant social media use and exchanges, as well as applicable City policies," of @NYPDnews, a spokeswoman said. Story from last week: https://t.co/xRoUAutOw5
NEW: DOI has launched a probe into NYPD officials' social media use as well as NYPD's response to pro-Palestine campus protests, a spokeswoman confirms. The probe comes in response to requests from City Council Speaker Adams and Legal Aid. Story coming via @NYDailyNews