On October 12, 2026, Mayor Mamdani directed the New York Police Department to undergo its first comprehensive review of use‑of‑force policies in a decade and introduced new accountability reforms aimed at officers accused of serious misconduct.
The initiative marks the first full assessment of the department’s force guidelines since ten years ago, responding to longstanding calls for increased oversight.
The announced reforms will concentrate on strengthening accountability mechanisms for officers facing serious misconduct allegations.