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No Federal Oversight for Police Depts Including Mount Vernon: Westchester's Moment to Lead by Transforming DOJ's Exit into a Win for Justice

Summary by Yonkers Times
Op-Ed By Marie Bell In May 2025, the Department of Justice (DOJ) dropped federal oversight of police departments, including Mount Vernon’s, leaving unaddressed, systemic issues like excessive force, evidence planting, illegal searches, and discriminatory practices, some flagged in a 2024 DOJ report. Sparked by former Westchester DA Mimi Rocah’s 2021 referral after a Gothamist exposé, […] The post No Federal Oversight for Police Depts Including M…
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Yonkers Times broke the news in on Monday, June 16, 2025.
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