Paterson Wants Task Force in Cop Shooting

MYFOXNY.COM - Gov. David Paterson said Friday he will put together a special task force to monitor  the investigation into the "friendly fire" death of off-duty officer Omar Edwards.

Paterson held a closed-door meeting with the Rev. Al Sharpton and other community leaders about their concerns.

Who wlll make up the special task force is still unclear. In the meantime, Paterson did not close the door on an independent investigation.

Watch the report from Fox 5's Nicole Johnson (video, left).

Officer Edwards was laid to rest Friday -- at his funeral Police Commissioner Ray Kelly assured his family the department is conducting a full investigation.

Meanwhile, Fox 5 obtained exclusive records about Officer Dunton who fired the fatal shots and the sergeant supervising the night of the shooting. Both had several civiilan complaints filed against them,  even claims of excessive force...their background may or may not be a factor

The New York City Department of Correction is looking into a report that the man charged with breaking into Omar Edwards' car was beaten by guards at Rikers Island.

Miguel Goitia has been indicted on a charge of felony criminal mischief, auto stripping and attempted petty larceny. He is due in court June 30.

The New York Police Department is looking into adapting futuristic technology that would allow officers' guns to recognize one another in an effort to avoid the type of friendly fire incident that left a cop dead last week.

Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly asked his inner circle to compile a list of department initiatives that would help prevent confrontations between fellow officers.

Edwards, 25, was killed May 28 as he chased a burglary suspect. Edwards had just left work and was dressed in street clothes and had his service weapon drawn. Three plainclothes detectives came upon the scene.

When Edwards turned after Officer Andrew Dunton yelled for him to stop, he was shot, according to the NYPD.

Meantime, the police department is looking into adapting futuristic technology that would allow officers' guns to recognize one another in an effort to avoid the type of friendly fire incident that killed Edwards