Stop-and-frisk abuses and other abusive NYPD practices over the past few decades resulted in a federal court ordering that changes be developed with community input, as the result of several class action lawsuits. Though the number of total reported stop-and-frisks may have decreased in the past several years, the reform process is ongoing with significant changes still needed. New Yorkers continue to face abusive and unconstitutional stops in the streets and discriminatory policing abuses in pu...
Stop-and-frisk abuses and other abusive NYPD practices over the past few decades resulted in a federal court ordering that changes be developed with community input, as the result of several class action lawsuits. Though the number of total reported stop-and-frisks may have decreased in the past several years, the reform process is ongoing with significant changes still needed. New Yorkers continue to face abusive and unconstitutional stops in the streets and discriminatory policing abuses in public housing and private buildings, which were the focus of the federal lawsuits.
The participation and voices of communities and New Yorkers most impacted are needed to advance real solutions that help end these NYPD abuses.
True reform doesn’t come from just decreased numbers of recorded stops – it requires systemic changes to policies and practices that advance accountability. The court-ordered reform process offers formal opportunities for communities to put forward solutions that help protect New Yorkers from stop-and-frisk abuses and abusive policing in public housing and private buildings. Be part of that process to hold police accountable to our communities and our solutions.
Join New York City Anti-Violence Project and co-sponsors Communities United for Police Reform (CPR), Housing Works Inc., FIERCE!, and Make the Road New York for a Town Hall to discuss #CommunitySolutions!
Food and Metrocards available for participants.