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stop-and-frisk

Recent Headlines

Bed-Stuy

May 16, 2013

Hakeem Jeffries Questions Eric Holder on Stop-and-Frisk

Jeffries called the practice "very aggressive" and asked Holder to investigate the NYPD's policy.

Longwood

May 02, 2013

Mayor Calls Mom of Murdered Teen Alphonza Bryant After Citing Him in Speech

Mayor Michael Bloomberg called the mother of Alphonza Bryant after mentioning the slain teen in a speech.

Claremont Village

April 30, 2013

Bloomberg Unleashes Tirade Against Stop-and-Frisk Critics and NYC Media

Michael Bloomberg had harsh words for those who criticize stop-and-frisk, including The New York Times.

New York City

March 20, 2013

Bloomberg Slams Quinn-Backed NYPD Watchdog As 'Dangerous Mistake'

Mayor Bloomberg vowed to veto a bill that would create an NYPD Inspector General.

New York City

March 19, 2013

Independent NYPD Watchdog Gets Boost With Quinn's Support

The plan calls for the creation of an inspector general to oversee the Police Department.

East Flatbush

March 19, 2013

Ramarley Graham's Dad Compares Son's Death to Kimani Gray Shooting

Franclot Graham said the police shooting of son was similar to the death of Kimani Gray, 16, in Flatbush.

Civic Center

March 18, 2013

Federal Trial Challenging Stop-and-Frisk Begins

The civil suit alleges that four men were illegally targeted by the NYPD based on their skin color.

East Flatbush

March 12, 2013

Councilman Warns of More Violence After Vigil for Teen Killed by Cops

Councilman Jumaane Williams warned NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly that simmering tension needed fixing.

Concourse

February 15, 2013

Top Cops in South Bronx Defend Stop-and-Frisk

The 40th and 44th precinct commanders said at recent meetings that the strategy has helped reduce crime.

Greenwich Village

February 14, 2013

Man Arrested for Giving Cops the Finger Wins $15K Settlement from the City

Robert Bell, 26, said he would flip off an officer again, preceded by "with all due respect."

Jackson Heights

February 11, 2013

Jackson Heights Latinos Disproportionately Stopped-and-Frisked

The 115th Precinct, in Jackson Heights, East Elmhurst and North Corona, stopped 14,585 Latinos in 2011.

Forest Hills

February 06, 2013

Forest Hills Has The Fewest Stop-And-Frisks in Queens

In 2011, there were more than 3,000 stop-and-frisks in Forest Hills.

Washington Heights

February 06, 2013

Hispanics Account for Most Stop-And-Frisks Uptown, Report Says

Hispanics accounted for over 70 percent of stops in the 33rd and 34th precincts. 

Chelsea

February 06, 2013

Stop-and-Frisks in Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen Far Outpaced by Midtown South

Stop-and-frisk numbers in the 10th and Midtown North Precincts were lower than their neighbors.

East Williamsburg

February 06, 2013

North Brooklyn Stop-and-Frisk Subjects Frequently Black or Hispanic

Blacks were stopped far more frequently than other groups in Williamsburg, Greenpoint and Bushwick.