Assertion: police's power | /r/CapableOf | subpoena witness
Facets:
value: to insure cooperation
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: The power to conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses and report findings and recommendations to the public.
text: Whereas, many New Yorkers are concerned about the independence and effectiveness of the present Civilian Complaint Review Board; and Whereas, with the proposed hiring of 9,600 new police officers, unfortunately, there may be a wider possibility of alleged police abuse; and Whereas, if alleged police abuse has been charged, New Yorkers should have an effective government review agency that will render fair and full investigation and hearing of their allegations without pressure from the Police Department now, therefore, be it Resolved, that the new board should have investigators and board members that are civilians with no allegiances to the Police Department and should have the power to subpoena witnesses to insure cooperation from the police officers or other concerned individuals.