Relates to officer-involved deaths and near deaths

S 1661 creates a 10-member board to review deaths and near-deaths resulting from encounters with police officers in New York. The board, appointed by the governor with specific expertise (including former law enforcement, legal professionals, and medical experts), will examine investigations conducted by the state police's Bureau of Investigation. After review, the board must provide written recommendations to district attorneys, the governor, and other officials on whether further action - like a grand jury - is needed. The bill also requires the Bureau of Investigation to issue regular updates and public final reports on each case, with limited redactions for privacy.