NYTIMES (Sammy Sussman) - Loose Rules Let New York State Police Hand Out Lax Penalties for Serious Misconduct
New York State troopers used the badge to settle personal scores and elicit favors. Still, they remained on the job, an investigation found.
AI:An investigation has uncovered systemic corruption within the New York State Police, revealing that troopers have frequently weaponized their authority to settle personal vendettas and solicit illicit favors. Despite these instances of serious misconduct, existing departmental rules allow these officers to evade significant disciplinary action, enabling them to remain on active duty without facing meaningful professional consequences.Open