Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD – New York, NY

Independent Police Oversight

Systemic Investigations and Reform

• The Office of the Inspector General for the NYPD (OIG-NYPD) is an independent oversight agency, distinct from the NYPD Internal Affairs Bureau.
• Mission: Investigates, reviews, audits, and makes recommendations regarding the operations, policies, programs, and practices of the New York City Police Department.
• Systemic Focus: Unlike the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), which handles individual complaints, OIG-NYPD focuses on structural issues and broad patterns of misconduct to drive policy reform.
• Reports: Publishes public reports on critical issues such as use of force, surveillance technology, and disciplinary processes.

Organization and Access

• Operates under the New York City Department of Investigation (DOI).
• Community Outreach: Maintains an outreach unit to engage with community groups and hear public concerns directly.
• Complaints: Members of the public can file complaints about NYPD policies or systemic failures directly through the OIG website or hotline.
• Located in the Financial District at 80 Maiden Lane.