NEW YORK, New York — A newly released report from the Department of Investigation (DOI) concludes that an NYPD officer violated New York City’s sanctuary city laws after accepting email alerts from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that identified individuals facing deportation. Although the officer did not share the information with Homeland Security Investigations, investigators found he failed to notify his supervisors and was subsequently removed from a federal task force.
The report examined five NYPD interactions with federal partners, including DHS and the FBI, to determine whether local laws restricting participation in civil immigration enforcement had been breached. DOI determined that four of the five incidents did not violate city law. However, investigators said the NYPD “does not fully comply with documentation and reporting requirements,” noting inconsistent internal practices when officers receive requests from federal agencies.
One case involved Merwil Gutierrez Flores, previously detailed by The City. In February, the NYPD transferred Gutierrez into FBI custody after Bronx prosecutors declined to pursue weapons charges. DOI found the transfer lawful because federal authorities informed NYPD that prosecutors were evaluating charges.
The investigation issued seven recommendations urging better reporting and documentation procedures. NYPD leadership accepted all seven and said changes will be implemented.
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