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Head of NYPD Watchdog to Step Down

The Civilian Complaint Review Board probes allegations of misconduct against New York police officers.
Head of NYPD Watchdog to Step Down
A police vehicle sits in Times Square in New York City, on Jan. 31, 2024. Spencer Platt/Getty Images
Michael Washburn
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NEW YORK CITY—The interim chair of a civilian police watchdog board in New York City recently announced her resignation amid tensions with city authorities over police oversight.

Arva Rice, interim head of the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), announced her resignation on July 22; it takes effect on Aug. 15. The board probes allegations of misconduct against New York Police Department (NYPD) officers. No official explanation was given for her resignation.

Michael Washburn
Michael Washburn
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Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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