"A former NYPD captain alleges in a lawsuit that former police executives in Mayor Eric Adams' administration promoted unqualified officers to task forces that work with federal law enforcement. The claim, filed against the city by Brian Nyhus, who quit the department in 2024, alleges he faced retaliation after raising concerns about the promotions, both internally and to federal officials."
"Federal-local task forces have drawn scrutiny in recent months because of the Trump administration's use of federal law enforcement in its civil immigration crackdown, though the allegations in the lawsuit predate Trump's second term in office. The allegations also concern a time period before current Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch's tenure. In a statement, Nyhus' attorney, Sarena Townsend, said the former officer was penalized for doing the right thing."
"Nyhus says he served as commanding officer of the NYPD's Homeland Security Investigations Task Force and oversaw dozens of officers who work with federal law enforcement, including agents from HSI, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and other agencies."
Brian Nyhus, a former NYPD captain who quit in 2024, filed a lawsuit alleging that former police executives promoted unqualified officers to task forces that partner with federal law enforcement. He alleges he was retaliated against after raising concerns internally and to federal officials. Nyhus says he commanded the NYPD's Homeland Security Investigations Task Force and oversaw officers who worked with HSI, ATF and other federal agencies. The suit follows other complaints alleging cronyism, mismanagement and retaliation during the Adams administration. Nyhus' attorney says lax vetting and favoritism invite bungled investigations and civil rights violations.
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