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“Excessive stop-and-frisk divides communities. That's why the New York City Police Department has moved away from it.” quote by Bill de Blasio
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“Excessive stop-and-frisk divides communities. That's why the New York City Police Department has moved away from it.”

Bill de Blasio

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.

Key Takeaway

Reduce or eliminate the practice.

Themes

justice community policing

Mood

concerned reflective

Type

policy social commentary

When to use this quote

  • Neighborhood meetings
  • policy reform
  • law enforcement training
  • public hearings

Key Concepts

Civil rights social cohesion

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can safety be maintained without invasive tactics?
  • What alternatives protect both security and trust?
A Different Perspective

Balancing crime control with civil liberties is complex.

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