Official Corruption Unit

The Official Corruption Unit was formed in 1990. The Unit has primary responsibility for investigating and prosecuting New York City police officers, as well as other public officials in the criminal justice system, who are involved in criminal conduct. Investigations by the Unit are conducted in conjunction with the Internal Affairs Bureau of the New York City Police Department and investigators specifically assigned to the New York County District Attorney's Office. Senior Assistant District Attorneys in the Unit handle and direct complex investigations involving confidential informants, cooperating witnesses, and undercover law enforcement agents.