Two years ago, New York City's Department of Investigation launched a probe into allegations against the mayor concerning his use of the detail.
Department Inspector Howard Redmond, who is in charge of the de Blasio's family's security detail,"actively obstructed and sought to thwart this investigation, frustrating DOI's efforts to learn the full facts regarding these allegations.", which said de Blasio misused personnel from the NYPD Intelligence Bureau's Executive Protection Unit to transport his 2020 presidential campaign staffers,"reflecting a use of NYPD resources for political purposes.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio used NYPD personnel to transport his 2020 presidential campaign staffers, according to a report from the city's Department of Investigation. Above, de Blasio at the Times Square Ferris wheel on August 31.During interviews with the DOI, de Blasio repeatedly said that he was never provided any guidance regarding the appropriate use of a security detail during his administration.
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