In a significant move following a viral incident, the NYPD has **disbanded the entire Brooklyn North Narcotics team** and placed several officers on modified duty as of **April 20, 2026**.
The fallout stems from the violent and wrongful arrest of Timothy Brown in Boerum Hill on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
### Key Details of the Incident
* **The Video:** Bystander footage captured two officers punching and kicking Brown repeatedly during a narcotics operation.
* **The Mistake:** It was later confirmed that the officers had arrested the **wrong man**. Brown was not the target of the investigation and was ultimately released.
* **The Fallout:** Following a meeting between activists and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch, the department took sweeping action against the unit.
### Disciplinary and Structural Actions
The NYPD has confirmed the following immediate steps:
| Personnel Affected | Action Taken |
|---|---|
| **Two Lead Officers & One Sergeant** | Placed on **modified duty** (desk duty) pending a full internal investigation. |
| **The Captain & Lieutenant** | Transferred out of the unit. |
| **Six Detectives** | Transferred out of the unit. |
| **Brooklyn North Narcotics Team** | The entire unit has been **disbanded** and replaced. |
### Policy Changes
Commissioner Tisch also announced that the NYPD will immediately implement **body-worn cameras** for all apprehension teams—a measure civil rights leaders had been demanding to prevent future "off-camera" incidents during plainclothes operations.
While the officers are currently on modified duty, community activists are continuing to call for their full suspension and criminal arrest.
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