New York City Council members are calling for oversight of the New York Police Department.

Council members Jumaane Williams and Brad Lander plan to introduce legislation Wednesday calling for the creation of an inspector general to oversee the department.

The move comes amid concerns over the department’s stop-and-frisk policy.

The council members claim the practice discriminates against minority and religious groups.

Williams himself was handcuffed while walking on a Brooklyn sidewalk during the West Indian Day parade in September, after he said he received permission to do so from other officers.

Last year, more than 680,000 people were stopped, mostly black and Hispanic men, up from about 160,000 in 2003. About half are frisked, and only about 10 percent are arrested.

The position would create independent oversight of the nation’s largest department, and would have the power to conduct investigations and review policies within the department. The inspector general would also make regular reports to the police commissioner, mayor, city council and the public, and would recommend corrective action.

The candidate would be recommended and appointed by the city’s public safety and civil rights committees under the legislation.

The bill must have 34 of the 51 votes plus the support of the City Council Speaker to make it veto-proof. Speaker Christine Quinn, a likely mayoral candidate, has been critical of the stop and frisk policy.

Right now, the city’s police watchdog agency, the Civilian Complaint Review Board, investigates misconduct claims. The agency was also given the authority to prosecute the claims — but it lacks city funding. The police commissioner makes the final say on whether an officer is disciplined. Criminal allegations are handled by the district attorney offices.

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