This week we asked readers their thoughts on new NYPD guidelines that would investigate all claims of use of force and officers who fail to step in during moments of alleged misconduct.

I think it would be very helpful. I think that having another officer with them when something arises would be helpful in court. It would also help solve a lot of police brutality because there’ll be somebody watching, and somebody who will hopefully tell the truth when the time comes.
Laura Premosch
The Hub

 

If one officer is doing something wrong to a suspect, his partner should actually report that to the chief and the commissioner and actually both should be fired or suspended if they don’t report it. That would help keep officers in line because no one is above the law.
Jamal Wilson
Morris Park

 

Yes, I think it’s a good thing as long as they go through with it. Police always silence themselves. They always have backup and lawyers, money and everything. They don’t want their cops to look bad. This will change the game around, it will make it more even and balanced.
Richard Arriaga
Parkchester

 

As a community, I feel like it’s good that it would stop police brutality. As far as police officers go, I think it would create a distrust between partners and that’s never really good if you think about it, because you need your partner to have your back on the job, so if there’s any distrust at all you’re not going to be able to do the job as efficiently.
Tom Baez
Clason Point

 

Yes, I am in favor of it. If it’s done properly, I have no issues with it.
Dennis Kuflik
Bedford Park