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“Used it, used it often, great tool. We should never have removed stop-and-frisk.” quote by Eric Adams
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“Used it, used it often, great tool. We should never have removed stop-and-frisk.”

Eric Adams

About This Quote

Source Speech: Press conference, New York City, 2014

The speaker praises a policing tactic, arguing it is effective and should not have been discontinued.

In simple terms: A police method is useful and should stay.

Key Takeaway

Support continued use of stop‑and‑frisk.

Themes

law enforcement public safety policy controversy

Mood

defensive assertive

Type

political policy

When to use this quote

  • city policing
  • crime prevention
  • public debate
  • legislative review

Key Concepts

criminology civil liberties community trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is effectiveness more important than individual rights?
  • How can police balance safety with trust?
A Different Perspective

Critics argue it infringes civil rights and can erode community relations.

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