On Thursday, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch preliminarily decided against the recommendation by NYPD Deputy Commissioner of Trials Rosemarie Maldonado to fire Lieutenant Jonathan Rivera, who shot and killed Allan Feliz during a traffic stop in Washington Heights in October 2019. Before a final decision can be made, the CCRB issues a response. After the Police Commissioner issued her preliminary decision, Speaker Adrienne Adams and Deputy Speaker Diana Ayala issued the following joint statement.

“We are deeply disappointed in NYPD Commissioner Tisch for her preliminary decision to disregard the NYPD’s own judge and Deputy Commissioner who recommended Lieutenant Rivera be fired for killing Allan Feliz. This egregious decision betrays the public trust and accountability that is necessary to advance public safety. Our hearts are with Allan Feliz’s family during this painful time, when the Mayor and Police Commissioner have re-traumatized them with this announcement. We urge Commissioner Tisch to reject the corrupt status quo practices of the past and follow the NYPD judge and CCRB’s recommendation.”

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