A Report to the Governor on the Disturbances in Crown Heights Vol. I: An Assessment of the City's Preparedness and Response to Civil Disorder

This 1993 report analyzed the racial riots in the Crown Heights area of New York City in August 1991, assessed the performance of the New York Police Department and other public agencies, and made recommendations for improvement. The analysis revealed that the New York Police Department had taken significant steps to improve its ability to control disorders after the Crown Heights disturbance. These steps included the designation of a deputy chief to coordinate the department's planning efforts, the formation of a special disorder control staff to take command during future unrest, the acquisition of special equipment, and the implementation of new procedures that would enhance the quality of major tactical operations. The Department also conducted extensive training of officers in field exercises and simulated riot situations. The completion of a new citywide plan later that year was expected to contribute to the department's ability to control future disorders effectively.