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BKReader
3 months ago
NYC politics

'How Many Stops Act' Will Expose Police Abuse And Discrimination

The How Many Stops Act requires the NYPD to publicly report on all street public stops and consent searches.
Mayor Eric Adams vetoed one of the bills in the HMSA, claiming it would overwhelm police with paperwork. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council Flips Mayor Vetoes on Policing, Solitary Confinement

The City Council voted to overrule Mayor Eric Adams' veto on two measures: the How Many Stops Act bill and the ban on solitary confinement in city jails.
The How Many Stops Act bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in police encounters, but Mayor Adams and police officials argue it will burden officers with more paperwork. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

NYPD Officers Concerned About 'How Many Stops Act' Adding Undue Stress During Patrols

The controversial "How Many Stops Act" could potentially become a law in New York City despite Mayor Eric Adams' veto.
NYPD officers are concerned that the act would require them to spend more time at their desks documenting interactions instead of patrolling the streets. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

City Councilmember Yusef Salaam says he won't participate in NYPD ride-along after being pulled over in Harlem

The NYC Council will meet next week to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act.
The How Many Stops Act would require NYPD officers to document encounters they have for investigative purposes, including the apparent race, gender, and age of the people they interact with. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

How Many Stops Act': City Council set to vote Tuesday to override Mayor Adams' veto of police reporting bill | amNewYork

The City Council will attempt to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, a controversial police reporting bill.
Proponents argue that the Act is essential for police accountability, while opponents claim it would burden cops with bureaucracy. [ more ]
Cbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

New York City Council will meet to override mayor's veto of How Many Stops Act

The New York City Council will meet to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act.
The act would require the NYPD to document every stop they make, which the mayor argues will slow down officer response times. [ more ]
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Cbsnews
3 months ago
NYC politics

How Many Stops Act: New York City Council overrides Mayor Eric Adams' veto

The New York City Council has voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, a law that requires police to document every encounter with New Yorkers.
Supporters of the law believe it will provide accountability and prevent racial profiling, while opponents argue that it will slow down police response times. [ more ]
Flipboard
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYPD Chief of Patrol on "How Many Stops Act" bill | Flipboard

The New York City Council has voted to override the Mayor's veto of the controversial 'How Many Stops Act'
The 'How Many Stops Act' requires the NYPD to provide demographic information about individuals they stop and question [ more ]
Scripps News
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council overrides Mayor Adams' veto on police encounter bill

The How Many Stops Act in New York City will require the NYPD to document certain police-civilian investigative encounters, including Level 1 stops.
Supporters of the law believe it is a safeguard against the return of discriminatory 'stop and frisk' policies. [ more ]
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New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Council just sold out New York - to stick it to Mayor Adams

City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams overrides Mayor Adams' veto on the How Many Stops Act, sacrificing public safety for political gain.
The law will require police officers to fill out forms for each interaction with the public, potentially wasting valuable time and resources. [ more ]
710 WOR
3 months ago
NYC politics

Adams Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' | 710 WOR

The 'How Many Stops Act' will tie up police officers with paperwork instead of patrolling communities.
Mayor Adams has suggested that City Council members go on a ride-along to see what officers face daily. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Some democracy: Most of the City Council won't tell you where they stand on ruinous Stops Act

Members of the City Council are refusing to disclose their stance on overriding Mayor Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act.
Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is reportedly demanding loyalty from council members on the override vote. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
New York City

Adams vetos controversial police stops bill, setting up council fight

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the controversial How Many Stops Act
The veto faces the possibility of an override by the city council [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' and Solitary Confinement Bills

Mayor Eric Adams vetoed the 'How Many Stops Act' and a bill that would ban solitary confinement in jails.
The mayor believes the 'How Many Stops Act' would burden police officers with unnecessary paperwork and cost taxpayers millions in additional NYPD overtime. [ more ]
Flipboard
3 months ago
NYC politics

Battle over NYPD transparency bill heats up | Flipboard

The video released by the NYPD has reignited the debate over the 'How Many Stops Act'.
The legislation would require officers to report all low-level stops, which Mayor Eric Adams is against. [ more ]
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Flipboard
3 months ago
NYC politics

'How Many Stops Act override vote | Flipboard

The NYC City Council is considering overriding the mayor's veto of the 'How Many Stops Act'
The act would require police officers to report specific information about each stop they make [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn council members play key role in overriding Mayor's veto of 'How Many Stops' Act * Brooklyn Paper

The New York City council voted to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the "How Many Stops" Act.
The legislation aims to improve NYPD transparency and eliminate unlawful police stops. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

Controversial cop-stop bill becomes lightning rod issue in race for George Santos' seat: 'Contempt for police'

The controversial anti-cop 'How Many Stops Act' has become a major issue in a special election to replace a former congressman.
The Republican candidate has criticized the act and positioned herself as a supporter of law enforcement. [ more ]
New York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

For the sake of safety, do not force the NYPD to prioritize paperwork over police work

The How Many Stops Act would require the NYPD to report all interactions with the public, increasing officers' workloads and potentially discouraging engagement with law enforcement.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is important for accountability and fairness, but opponents believe it will make the city less safe. [ more ]
www.amny.com
3 months ago
NYC politics

Mayor Eric Adams vetoes NYPD transparency legislation, setting stage for Council showdown | amNewYork

Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed City Council legislation aimed at increasing NYPD transparency.
The veto sets up a showdown between the mayor and the council. [ more ]
Flipboard
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Adams vetoes 'How Many Stops Act' | Flipboard

Mayor Eric Adams vetoing the "How Many Stops Act" bill
The bill would require police officers to record details of all their street interactions [ more ]
Intelligencer
4 months ago
NYC politics

Eric Adams, Jumaane Williams Argue Over Who's the True New Yorker

Mayor Eric Adams and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams engaged in a personal spat over their residences.
The confrontation started with the approval of the How Many Stops Act, which Adams criticizes and Williams co-sponsored. [ more ]
New York Post
4 months ago
NYC politics

Adams vows to veto bill forcing NYPD to file reports on all encounters with public: 'It will endanger public safety'

Mayor Eric Adams vows to veto a proposed bill that would require police officers to file reports on all encounters with the public.
The bill, called the 'How Many Stops Act,' aims to address complaints of racial profiling but has faced opposition from various groups. [ more ]
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