"According to the New York Daily News, sources say Daughtry handed out more than a dozen NYPD restricted parking placards to people who were not authorized to have them. The outlet reports that Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch responded by ordering the identified permits invalidated and instructing officers to issue summonses and seize any invalid placards they come across, when possible."
"In a 2024 report, the Department of Investigation found that the NYPD's enforcement of parking-permit misuse at the street level was uneven and inadequate, a conclusion watchdog groups have repeatedly cited in pushing for tougher oversight. The review, produced under a City Council mandate, examined how city agencies issue and revoke permits and urged more rigorous tracking and revocation systems."
"The NYPD issued 24,910 restricted permits in 2025, down only slightly from 26,076 in 2024, according to Streetsblog New York City. Reform advocates say those figures make street-level enforcement extremely difficult and create plenty of opportunities for misuse."
Kaz Daughtry, former New York City deputy mayor for public safety, faces accusations of distributing more than a dozen NYPD restricted parking placards to unauthorized individuals. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch responded by invalidating the identified permits and ordering officers to issue summonses and seize invalid placards. The incident highlights broader enforcement issues identified by the Department of Investigation in 2024, which found uneven and inadequate enforcement of parking-permit misuse. Despite oversight efforts, the NYPD continues issuing approximately 25,000 restricted permits annually, creating significant enforcement challenges and opportunities for misuse. Daughtry has denied wrongdoing and filed for retirement in December 2025.
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