Abuse Quote by Eric Adams

If you have a problem, the NYPD is the greatest police force to the world.

— John Layfield

The NYPD has too urgent a mission and too few officers for us to waste time and resources on broad, unfocused surveillance. We have…

— Raymond Kelly

It's clear that the NYPD has prioritized creating a force as diverse as the vibrant city it protects.

— Letitia James

Police ought to protect communities as well as individuals… Just as physicians now recognize the importance of fostering health rather than simply treating illness,…

— James Q. Wilson

Because of my struggles and my work, I have the unique ability to be a bridge between the NYPD and our communities, restoring confidence…

— Eric Adams

Our kids' lives depend upon keeping them safe. That has to be a fundamental duty and responsibility for me as mayor. That means we…

— Lori Lightfoot

I really believe in the power of social control coming from within the community itself. The community protecting itself, its children, its teenagers, you…

— Fernando Haddad

My father was a police officer with the New York Police Department; I've always had a high respect for officers. I want to give…

— Lou Ferrigno

The NYPD never really had anything to do with it. This is stuff I did on my own time. It just so happened to…

— Ralph Sarchie

I don't want anybody to be confused that the issue of police and community is one part of a broader set of issues. Our…

— Elijah Cummings

The NYPD has taken steps to engage marginalized communities and attempts to bridge gaps between these neighborhoods and those sworn to protect and serve…

— Letitia James

At a policy level, we can support protecting and serving as opposed to militarization or disproportionate response. Step one is making sure we don't…

— Zephyr Teachout