“The Civilian Complaint Review Board’s finding of excessive force by Sgt. Eliezer Pabon confirms what Javier Payne’s family and the community have long known. Independent oversight of the NYPD is essential to winning back the community’s trust and necessary to ensure fair practices. I commend the CCRB for bringing Javier’s family closer to justice. Moving forward, the NYPD should pursue disciplinary charges against Officer Pabon and hold him accountable for his actions. A swift response by the NYPD will make clear that police brutality is always unacceptable. Failing to pursue further actions is counterproductive to efforts that attempt to improve the relationship between communities and the police,” said Council Member Ritchie Torres of the Bronx.
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