NYPD gang database shrank 40%, but coding errors kept thousands on it, report says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announce the indictment of 16 individuals for allegedly committing 21 Shootings, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Firearms on display during a prior NYPD and Manhattan DA press conference. A new oversight report says the NYPD’s gang database kept thousands of people listed longer than allowed.

Watchdogs say more than 5,800 people remained in the system longer than allowed due to technical issues, as officers also failed to notify parents when minors were added. [ more › ]

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