Police misconduct: What do your elected officials think?

Background:

DeRiggi-Whitton can propose and vote on laws that affect the Nassau County Police Department. As a body, the Nassau County Legislature oversees the police department and can confirm or reject the county executive's choice for police commissioner. The legislature can also hold hearings and subpoena documents and witnesses.

DeRiggi-Whitton, of Glen Cove, was elected to a second term in November. The Glen Cove resident was elected to two terms as a city council member from 2008 to 2011. Her father, Donald DeRiggi, is a former Glen Cove mayor.

Questions:

Police officers have remained on the job after shooting innocent people, falsifying police reports, lying under oath and committing other misconduct.

Is there a need for increased oversight of law enforcement?

Yes

Lawmakers with Nassau’s and Suffolk’s Public Safety Committees have not publicly discussed police misconduct since 2007.

Should the Nassau/Suffolk Public Safety Committee hold public hearings on police misconduct when issues arise?

Yes

New York City has a civilian review board that independently reviews complaints of police misconduct.

Should Nassau/Suffolk create a civilian review board?

Yes

Her comments:

DeRiggi-Whitton did not provide any comments.