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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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
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

Supporters rally to overturn Mayor Adams' veto of How Many Stops Act

The City Council needs 34 votes to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of a bill aimed at increasing police transparency.
Supporters of the bill say it will help lead to less biased policing and address the disproportionate targeting of Black and Latino individuals by the police. [ more ]
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PBS NewsHour
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC Mayor Adams vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed bills aimed at banning solitary confinement and increasing transparency in police encounters.
The City Council has enough votes to override the mayor's vetoes, setting up a faceoff between the two. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC mayor vetoes bill expanding reporting of police stops, faces override by City Council

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has vetoed a bill aimed at increasing transparency in police encounters with civilians.
The City Council has enough votes to override the mayor's veto and pass the bill into law. [ more ]
AP News
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC mayor vetoes bills banning solitary confinement in jails and expanding reporting of police stops

New York City's mayor vetoed bills aimed at banning solitary confinement and requiring more police transparency, setting up a faceoff with the City Council.
The mayor argues that these measures would hinder police work and make jails more dangerous, while the City Council argues they are necessary to address violence in jails. [ more ]
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Truthout
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Documents Expose How DC Police Surveil Protest Activity, Social Media Profiles

Police departments use social media surveillance tools without transparency, risking First Amendment rights. [ more ]
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