Stop and Frisk

Racial Profiling in New York: Can It Be Stopped?

In April 2012, the New York legislature passed Bill 2288, a law prohibiting police from using racial profiling. The legislation is intended to increase trust between community members and law enforcement officials by allowing...more

NYC Murder Rate Drops: Was It Stop-and-Frisk?

The murder rate in New York City fell by nearly 20% in 2012. While it appears to be good news, it also involves some controversy. The New York City Police Department insists the improvement is the result of sending...more

Judge Halts NYPD ‘Stop & Frisk’ in the Bronx

A federal judge on Jan. 8 put a temporary halt to the New York City Police Department’s controversial “stop and frisk” program as it applies to visitors and residents of a group of residential buildings in the Bronx....more