How Eric Adams Has Backed a Secretive NYPD Unit Ridden With Abuses
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After NYPD officials warned about a unit’s aggressive policing, the mayor boosted the team led by his allies. “The unit effectively reported directly to City Hall,” a former police official said.

Reporting Highlights

  • Mayoral Protection: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has embraced a problematic NYPD unit led by longtime allies.
  • NYPD Alarms: When department insiders raised red flags about the unit, the team’s leaders complained to the mayor.
  • Adams Footage: The relationship between Adams and the unit was so tight that the mayor was given access to a special livestream feed from the team’s body-worn cameras.