New York City Comptroller Brad Lander has released a new report showing a sharp rise in excessive use of force complaints and costly settlements tied to the New York Police Department under Mayor Eric Adams.

Between 2022 and 2023, complaints filed with the Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) jumped 49 percent, reaching their highest level since 2013.

In Fiscal Year 2025, “Police Action” claims, many of which allege excessive force, were the most common tort claims filed against the City, with 6,082 cases and more than $113 million paid out in settlements.

“Our goal must be to prevent misconduct before it happens—rather than leaving communities to pay the price in harm, trauma, and costly settlements after the fact,” said Comptroller Brad Lander.

According to the Comptroller’s anal

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