"The department accused him of giving a domestic violence suspect preferential treatment because the suspect was Black. Following the probe, Raymond was found guilty of failing to make arrests, improper supervision, and failing to maintain activity logs, according to disciplinary records posted by 50-a.org."
"New York City’s new sheriff has a long record of criticizing the New York City Police Department (NYPD), including claims that modern policing can be traced back to slave patrols.
"Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced on Friday, May 29, that retired NYPD Lt Edwin Raymond would become the city’s next sheriff, praising him as someone who “represents the kind of public servant New Yorkers deserve” and calling him “principled, courageous, and deeply committed to justice.”
"But Raymond, who became known as a whistleblower during his time on the force, has drawn attention for a series of controversial statements about policing and race.
"He has accused the NYPD of systemic racism, linked modern law enforcement to slavery-era institutions, and was previously disciplined by the department following an internal investigation, the New York Post reported.
"Raymond’s views on policing have been a matter of public record for years.
"In an interview segment reposted on X on Friday by End Wokeness, Raymond argued that the roots of modern policing can be found in slave patrols." . . . More...
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