Hold The Line

"The Secret Files: Bill De Blasio, The NYPD, and The Broken Promises of Police Reform" by Hayes, Michael, published by Kingston Imperial. An unprecedented breakdown of the NYPD’s powerful network of police unions, pro-police lawyers, and top brass who work relentlessly to shield police officers from any real accountabilityFor readers of long-form, hard-hitting journalistic exposés like We Own This City, a compelling look at how we do—and don't—hold police responsible in America, by an award-winning progressive reporter covering the NYPD police beatIn 2018, reporter Michael Hayes uncovered a major story about how the NYPD was not only turning a blind eye to police misconduct, but also allowing hundreds of officers with severe misconduct charges to remain on the force. In the aftermath of that story, then-Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to reform the department only to abandon his plans.While de Blasio may have suffered a political setback, it’s New Yorkers who are the... Book details: 340 pages, published 2023;2022. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.