Brain Quote by Raymond Kelly
“It doesn't take a brain surgeon to figure out that if you stop or curtail stop-and-frisk, or if cops are reluctant to do it, violent crimes are going to go up.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public Safety Remarks, New York Police Department, 1995
Stopping stop‑and‑frisk leads to higher violent crime rates because it reduces police deterrence and rapid response.
In simple terms: Cutting stop‑and‑frisk raises violent crime.
Key Takeaway
Maintain balanced policing strategies.
Themes
public safety
crime prevention
policing policy
law enforcement
community trust
Mood
concerned
analytical
serious
Type
policy
statement
analysis
When to use this quote
- city council meetings
- law enforcement training
- community forums
- policy debates
Key Concepts
deterrence
rapid response
crime statistics
policy trade‑offs
Questions to Reflect On
- How can police balance civil liberties with crime reduction?
- What alternatives could achieve similar deterrence?
A Different Perspective
Effectiveness depends on implementation quality and community relations.
