In Light of ProPublica Investigation into NYPD Vice Culture and Abuses, Defenders Demand Accountability and the Decriminalization of Sex Work During an early candidate forum in October, Wiley would not commit to getting rid of NYPD’s vice squad, which was the subject of an exposé by ProPublica … 16 Ericsson Place New York, NY, 10013. Crime Statistics (PDF) Crime Statistics (Excel) Contact Information. After the state recently repealed the law that had kept the records secret, ProPublica requested and received a database from New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board, which investigates allegations of misconduct against NYPD officers. Brooklyn Defender Services Calls For Independent Investigation And Abolition Of NYPD Vice Squad In Letter To NYC Officials . On Twitter, Kaplan shares, “For months, @jbsapien and I have investigated how NYPD polices the sex trade. She also wants the city to abolish the NYPD’s “vice squad,” the entity tasked with policing the sex trade; a recent ProPublica investigation of that team revealed numerous allegations of false arrests and sexual misconduct. Brooklyn Defender Services Calls For Independent Investigation And Abolition Of NYPD Vice Squad In Letter To NYC Officials . Reverend … Emergency: 911; Non-Emergency: 311 NYPD General Inquiries: 646-610-5000; Sex Crimes Report Line: 212-267-RAPE The Vice Enforcement Division polices human trafficking, prostitution and internet crimes against children with a focus on victim-based crimes. Below is a list of important NYPD phone numbers. Aboushi, Bragg, Orlins, and Quart said that as DA, they would advocate for the disbanding of the vice squad. A new deep dive into the NYPD Vice squad by Joshua Kaplan and Joaquin Sapien of ProPublica reveals NYPD Cops Cash In on Sex Trade Arrests With Little Evidence, While Black and Brown New Yorkers Pay the Price. Crime Statistics (PDF) Crime Statistics (Excel) Contact Information. The sting nets an alleged pimp and at least one john. In Light of ProPublica Investigation into NYPD Vice Culture and Abuses, Defenders Demand Accountability and the Decriminalization of Sex Work For decades, disciplinary records of police officers in New York have been shielded from public view. The NYPD vice squad coordinates a sting operation to catch pimps and pedophiles, using a young-looking female cop. The Legal Aid Society is calling for the NYPD Vice Squad to be dissolved immediately following an investigative report by ProPublica exposing alleged corruption and sexual misconduct. Gang Squad detectives collaborate with other members of law enforcement, community groups, and schools. Precinct: (212) 334-0611 Community Affairs: (212) 334-0640 Crime Prevention: (212) 334-0642 - Brian Nelsen E-mail: brian.nelsen@nypd.org Domestic Violence: (212) 334-2609 Youth Coordination Officer: (212) 334-2609 - E-mail Auxiliary Coordinator: (212) 334-0618 East New York High School. Precinct: (718) 876-8500 Community Affairs: (718) 876-8505 Neighborhood Coordination: (718) 876-8201 Crime Prevention: (718) 876-8908 - Robert Adams - E-mail: robert.adams@nypd.org Domestic Violence: (718) 876-8515 Youth Coordination Officer: (718) 876-8549 - E-mail The squads closely monitor social media to identify members of gangs and crews, and dismantle these organized criminal groups through actionable intelligence, targeted enforcement, and coordinated federal and local prosecutions. 78 Richmond Terrace, St. George, NY, 10301-1905. Mark Davis/Bklyner. A December investigation by ProPublica revealed that the vice squad frequently engages in abusive practices toward individuals accused of sex work-related offenses and often makes arrests for sex crimes on the basis of little or no evidence. Internet Vice Cops (04:13) Vice enforcement monitors activity on the Internet and "phishes" for potential pedophiles. Contact Us.