Communities United for Police Reform

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November 4, 2024

Communities United for Police Reform Responds to NYPD Noncompliance at Close of first HMSA Reporting Period

In response to the data at the end of the first How Many Stops Act (HMSA) reporting period showing that the NYPD is not following the intent of the law, Communities United for Police Reform spokesperson Hassen Bashier, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator at VOCAL-NY released a statement.

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October 15, 2024

Groundbreaking Report Makes It Clear: NYPD is a Harm to New York Communities

On October 15th, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) and the CUNY Public Science Project released the We Deserve To Be Safe Report, one of the largest studies of its kind that documents the opinions and experiences of thousands of people from highly policed neighborhoods across New York City.

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September 26, 2024

Communities United for Police Reform Responds to Mayor’s Indictment

In response to news that New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted by the federal government, Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement from spokesperson Sala Cyril (she/her) from the Malcolm X Grassroots Movement and CPR Steering Committee:

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September 24, 2024

Parents of Antonio Williams Slam CCRB Decision Not To Bring Charges Against Officers Who Killed Their Son During an Improper Stop

The family of Antonio Williams learned that the Civilian Complaint Review Board has decided not to substantiate disciplinary charges against Officers Robert Wichers, Keith Figueroa, Brian Mahon, and Sgt. Jase D. Valentino for unconstitutionally stopping, chasing, beating and shooting Antonio Williams and then failing to render aid on the night of September 29, 2019.

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September 23, 2024

CPR Responds to New Monitor Report on NYPD Discipline for Stop and Frisk Abuses

The Independent Federal Monitor of the New York City Police Department released a new report finding that the NYPD has failed to comply with court-ordered mandates to end its unconstitutional stop-and-frisk practices. In response to this report, Communities United for Police Reform spokesperson Hassen Bashir, Civil Rights Campaign Coordinator at VOCAL-NY released the following statement:

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Communities United for Police Reform Responds to NYPD Noncompliance at Close of first HMSA Reporting Period

Groundbreaking Report Makes It Clear: NYPD is a Harm to New York Communities

Communities United for Police Reform Responds to Mayor’s Indictment

Parents of Antonio Williams Slam CCRB Decision Not To Bring Charges Against Officers Who Killed Their Son During an Improper Stop

CPR Responds to New Monitor Report on NYPD Discipline for Stop and Frisk Abuses

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