Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the NYPD is an independent oversight body responsible for examining police practices, policies, and operations to ensure accountability, transparency, and adherence to laws and standards. It conducts audits, investigations, and reviews to identify misconduct, inefficiencies, or violations, providing recommendations for improvement. The OIG’s role is to promote public trust by ensuring the NYPD operates fairly, ethically, and within legal boundaries, ultimately helping to uphold citizens’ rights and improve policing practices.