Advocate Quote by Bill de Blasio
“As N.Y.C. Public Advocate, I released a report that showed that stop-and-frisks of African Americans in 2012 were barely half as likely to yield a weapon as those of white New Yorkers - and a third less likely to yield contraband. Despite this evidence, the vast majority of those stopped are young black and Latino men.”
About This Quote
Data shows African Americans are less likely to have weapons or contraband when stopped, yet they are disproportionately stopped.
In simple terms: Stop‑and‑search is biased despite lower contraband rates.
Key Takeaway
Address systemic bias in policing practices.
Themes
justice
bias
law enforcement
Mood
serious
urgent
Type
policy
activist
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- community outreach
- legal advocacy
- training programs
Key Concepts
racial disparity
policing data
civil rights
Questions to Reflect On
- What policies could reduce biased stops?
- How can communities rebuild trust with police?
A Different Perspective
Data may not capture all factors influencing stops.
