Two female NYPD officers have intensified their legal battle against the department over allegations of a "Porky's"-style peephole used to spy on them. The lawsuit claims that supervisors within a Bronx narcotics unit maintained a hole in the locker room wall to watch female staff undress.
According to the legal filings, the environment within the command was defined by a toxic "frat boy" culture that encouraged sexual harassment. Plaintiffs allege that high-ranking officials not only permitted this behavior but actively participated in the surveillance of their subordinates.
The officers involved state they were subjected to degrading sexual nicknames and constant verbal abuse from their superiors. When the women attempted to report the misconduct, they claim they were met with swift and severe professional retaliation.
The legal action specifically names several high-ranking officials within the NYPD's Bronx command as defendants in the ongoing case. Internal affairs investigators reportedly discovered the physical hole in the wall after the initial complaints were filed by the victims.
Defense attorneys for the city have sought to downplay the allegations, while the plaintiffs' counsel argues the rot goes to the top of the precinct. This scandal has reignited a city-wide debate regarding the treatment of female officers and the lack of oversight in specialized units.
Community leaders in the Bronx are calling for an independent audit of all precinct locker rooms to ensure officer privacy and safety. The NYPD has officially stated it has zero tolerance for sexual harassment, yet the plaintiffs argue the department's actions suggest otherwise.
As the case moves toward a potential trial in late 2026, more whistleblowers from the unit are expected to come forward with similar accounts. The financial damages sought in the lawsuit could reach millions of dollars if the jury finds the department liable for civil rights violations.
Current NYPD leadership faces mounting pressure to implement structural changes that prevent such systemic abuse from recurring in the future. For now, the two officers remain on the force but describe their daily work environment as hostile and psychologically taxing.
Legal experts suggest that the outcome of this litigation will set a significant precedent for how the city handles internal misconduct. The public continues to watch the proceedings closely as the Bronx command undergoes a rigorous internal review of its management practices.