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New York State Anti-Discrimination Legislative Initiatives
Over the past ten years, there were several legislative initiatives enacted in the State of New York prohibiting various forms of discrimination. These legislative initiatives were designed to fill in the gaps not covered under the Civil...
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NYPD Football Cops Found Not Guilty
Two female NYPD officers’ disciplined for tossing football with a young boy while on their post were found 'Not Guilty' of misconduct by the Trial Commissioner after a Department Trial. The decision was approved on December 17, 2012, by Police...
Read More ›New York Civil Service Disqualifications
Those who wish to join the ranks of civil service must first take and pass a civil service examination. Applicants who wish to become a fireman, police officer, sanitation worker, or any other public service job must prove they are qualified by...
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Police Misconduct and the NYPD Trial Room
Their job is a dangerous and risky one, which is more of a lifestyle than a simple job. To be able to perform their duties they are granted powers not available to ordinary citizens. The uniform and badge of a police officer automatically imbues...
Read More ›The Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings
The New York City Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, or OATH, is the government agency that is responsible for conducting hearings for other government entities, such as commissions, agencies, or boards, which are under the jurisdiction...
Read More ›The New York City Civil Service Commission
A civil servant, also known as a public servant, is a person who provides non-military service to the government and its citizenry. Both a police officer and a fireman can be considered an example of a civil servant. There are almost two million...
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