Cuomo Orders Revamp of New York Police Standards

The video discusses the need for systemic reform in police departments, highlighting the historical context of militarization and prison population growth. It emphasizes the importance of community involvement in addressing these issues and outlines an executive order requiring local governments to develop and implement plans for modernizing police strategies. These plans must address various aspects such as use of force, community policing, and bias awareness, with a deadline for enactment to ensure eligibility for state funding.

What is the primary focus of the systemic reform discussed in the first section?

• Issuing press releases

• Changing police uniforms

• Increasing police numbers

• Reforming police practices

According to the second section, what is a key step in addressing police reform?

• Engaging with local communities

• Increasing state funding

• Hiring more police officers

• Issuing more military equipment

What consequence is mentioned for police agencies that do not reform?

• Losing state funding

• Gaining more military equipment

• Receiving additional state funds

• Being publicly praised

What is one of the modernization requirements for police departments mentioned in the third section?

• Addressing the use of force

• Issuing more press releases

• Increasing the number of police officers

• Providing more military equipment

By what date must the police reform plans be enacted into local law?

• October 1

• July 1

• January 1

• April 1