New York City’s civilian police oversight board noted in its 2025 annual report that a lack of resources had led to case triage. Mayor Mamdani’s new budget includes $2.3 million in new spending for the board, allowing it to hire more positions.
New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board, ostensibly a police watchdog, cedes much power to police leadership. Experts say the mayor has the power to boost its independence.
