Dmaine Freeland said the posts showed police in a positive light. A department judge wrote that the policy bans any uniformed depictions. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today An NYPD detective who was disciplined in 2020 for posting a video in uniform denouncing George Floyd's killing was nearly fired.
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Dmaine Freeland said the posts showed police in a positive light. A department judge wrote that the policy bans any uniformed depictions. Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today An NYPD detective who was disciplined in 2020 for posting a video in uniform denouncing George Floyd's killing was nearly fired.
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