Xander Landen

New York state has one of the most restrictive laws in the nation governing public access to police disciplinary records. Our 50-state survey shows it doesn’t have to be that way.

A WNYC investigation found that access to records of police misconduct varies widely across the country.  See how your state compares.

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's new unit to investigate civilians deaths in encounters with police will rely on local prosecutors and investigators.

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he's prepared to sign an executive order giving the state's Attorney General the power to investigate deaths at the hands of police.