City Quote by Bill de Blasio
“Excessive stop-and-frisk divides communities. That's why the New York City Police Department has moved away from it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: New York City Council, 2020
Overuse of stop‑and‑frisk harms trust and cohesion in neighborhoods.
In simple terms: Stop‑and‑frisk harms community trust.
Reduce or eliminate the practice.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- Neighborhood meetings
- policy reform
- law enforcement training
- public hearings
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can safety be maintained without invasive tactics?
- What alternatives protect both security and trust?
Balancing crime control with civil liberties is complex.