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What is NYC AC § 7-807?

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This section clarifies that the chapter does not limit the authority of law enforcement agencies at various levels to investigate and prosecute violations of law. It emphasizes the ongoing responsibilities of city employees to report wrongdoing. Applies to all law enforcement agencies involved in legal investigations.

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§ 7-807 Other law enforcement authority and duties.

AC § 7-807

This chapter shall not be construed as: (i) affecting the authority, or relieving the duty, of any federal, state or local law enforcement agency to investigate and prosecute suspected violations of law, (ii) preventing or prohibiting a person from voluntarily disclosing any information concerning a violation of section 7-803 to any such law enforcement agency, (iii) limiting any of the powers granted to the city, elsewhere in this chapter or under other laws, to investigate possible violations of this chapter and take actions against wrongdoers, or (iv) diminishing in any way the responsibility of city employees to report any wrongdoing to the commissioner of investigation pursuant to any executive order or statute. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2005/053.

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