Court Lets State Police Hide Trooper Names

An Albany appellate court just handed State Police a legal win that could let them keep hiding trooper names on complaints labeled “unfounded” or “unsubstantiated,” sparking outrage from lawmakers who pushed for sweeping transparency. While the court ruled against blanket redactions, it upheld the agency’s right to selectively withhold names when an officer’s privacy outweighs public access — a move critics say undermines the very purpose of reopening these records. The battle reflects a deeper, statewide struggle over accountability: police departments are operating under inconsistent rules, leaving the public in the dark and fueling distrust in how misconduct is handled behind closed doors. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/243cf111689c6c4e