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Former NYPD Official Charged in School Safety Bribery Scandal

2/13/2026

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Kevin Taylor, former head of the NYPD school safety bureau, was charged with accepting bribes from Gino Roefaro, CEO of Safewatch, for a city contract related to a school shooting response app.
The indictment claims Taylor received tens of thousands in cash and benefits, including trips to Las Vegas and the Bahamas.
Taylor pleaded not guilty and was released on a $600,000 bond, while Roefaro was arrested in Florida.
Both face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, amid ongoing corruption allegations during Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
The NYPD reaffirmed its commitment to high standards and zero tolerance for misconduct.

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Kevin Taylor, former head of the NYPD school safety bureau, was charged with accepting bribes from Gino Roefaro, CEO of Safewatch, for a city contract related to a school shooting response app.
The indictment claims Taylor received tens of thousands in cash and benefits, including trips to Las Vegas and the Bahamas.
Taylor pleaded not guilty and was released on a $600,000 bond, while Roefaro was arrested in Florida.
Both face up to 20 years in prison if convicted, amid ongoing corruption allegations during Mayor Eric Adams' administration.
The NYPD reaffirmed its commitment to high standards and zero tolerance for misconduct.