New York, NY – The president of the NAACP says ending the New York Police Department’s extensive use of stop and frisk is a “national priority” for the civil rights organization.
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Benjamin Jealous spoke at a Manhattan rally Tuesday. Participants urged the City Council’s leader to agree to pass new rules reining in the hundreds and thousands of stops each year.
Police say stop and frisk is legal and has helped drive down crime. Critics say the stops harass innocent people and reflect racial profiling.
The council proposals include giving people more latitude to sue over stops they consider to be the result of bias.
Council Speaker Christine Quinn was scheduled to hold a news conference later Tuesday.
Any male cop is welcome to stop and frisk me. As a law abidinmg citizen I have no problem with it as it ensures safety for all.
Why would anyone be against a system that makes our streets safer?? If you have nothing to hide what’s the problem?? I’ve gotten stopped before its uncomfortable for a moment or 2 and then it’s over.
The NACCP leadship is out of control. Let them be angry with their community members who by their actions have made “stop and frisk” necessary. Shameful to be angry with the PD who try their best to keep decent people safe from criminals. I agree with posters # 1&2. Stop me if you will, I have nothing to hide.