What Changes Have You Seen in Neighborhood Policing?
It’s been almost a year since Eric Garner’s death brought low-level crimes and broken windows policing under scrutiny. What changes in policing have you noticed in your neighborhood? What changes have you seen in general? What gives you hope? What gives you pause? Call in: 212-433-9692.
@WNYC More cops. Not in a good way. Those watch tower things. Cop cars parked in bike lanes & foot paths. In subway giving kids a hard time.
— Jaime, a librarian (@rowmyboat) July 1, 2015
@BrianLehrer In the '80's we said "you have to kill someone just to get a ticket" Today you get stopped for nothing.
— Chris (@TheNYCBMX) July 1, 2015
Police officer "Billy" connects w low income community he polices. "We’re stuck in this together more so than the media likes to mention."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
Officer “Billy” sees distrust: “Even when we’re assisting people, people question ‘Why are the police here?’ ‘Is this police brutality?’”
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
Peter in Manhattan (another police officer) says, "Aggressive policing, I think, is coming to an end."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
