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After Bell Shooting, NYPD Awaits Its Own Verdict

Case 'revealed significant deficiencies' in undercover operations: critic

By Wesley Oliver,  Newser Staff

Posted Apr 26, 2008 11:39 AM CDT
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(Newser) – A New York judge yesterday cleared the detectives who fatally shot Sean Bell, but the NYPD is awaiting its own verdict, after the case provoked charges of shoddy undercover police work. The shooting “revealed significant deficiencies in supervision, tactical planning, communications and management accountability,” said the Queens district attorney. The case’s chief prosecutor added, “This was a slipshod operation.”

A panel formed after the shooting recommended 19 changes in undercover operations. “Virtually all of them had Sean Bell written all over them,” the DA said. The NYPD notes that 16 have already been implemented and is wrapping up a study on firearms training. Meanwhile, Police Commish Ray Kelly must decide whether the acquitted officers can return to the force.

Of the 19 recommendations made to the NYPD after Sean Bell's shooting, Virtually all of them had Sean Bell written all over them, said the Queens District Attorney.
Of the 19 recommendations made to the NYPD after Sean Bell's shooting, "Virtually all of them had Sean Bell written all over them," said the Queens District Attorney.   (Index Stock)
The Queens district attorney said Bell's shooting exposed deficiencies in NYPD.
The Queens district attorney said Bell's shooting exposed "deficiencies" in NYPD.   (Index Stock)
Raymond Kelly will have to decide if the acquitted officers can return to duty.
Raymond Kelly will have to decide if the acquitted officers can return to duty.   (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews)
Critics say Bell's shooting revealed deficiencies in the NYPD's undercover program.
Critics say Bell's shooting revealed deficiencies in the NYPD's undercover program.   (AP Photo/NYDP)
Sean Bell, posed with his fiancee and their daughter, was killed by three NY police officers.
Sean Bell, posed with his fiancee and their daughter, was killed by three NY police officers.   (AP Photo/Family Photo via The Daily News)
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