n8han:

Since department protocol limits the use of the AIS to cases where the victim is killed or is deemed likely to die, and local patrol officers are not trained to perform in-depth crash investigations, cases that involve injuries that are not considered life-threatening receive only cursory attention. When asked by Vallone how it could be that a cyclist or pedestrian could have both legs broken with no possibility of charges against the driver, Cassidy replied, “I don’t set policy.”

Fail.

Why did it take so long for this to come to light? How long has it been the official policy of the NYPD not to investigate crashes where the pedestrian or cyclist is merely maimed?

This is beyond fail. It’s clear from a cyclist’s perspective that New York City streets represent a complete breakdown of civil, law-abiding society. I hope others notice soon.