New York City has a new
mayor and a new police commissioner, but an old problem: How to bridge the
divide between police and communities of color. With crime at historic lows in
New York City there is an opportunity to re-examine effective approaches to address this problem. Achieving greater public trust of law enforcement in communities of color
is not just a feel good exercise. If we are serious about preventing crime and reducing
disparities in crime we need respectful and productive relationships between
police and the communities they serve. When communities have a voice in how
laws are made and enforced they are in a better position to prevent
crime.
A publication by the
COPS Office at the U.S Department of Justice highlights ways to promote police
legitimacy and racial reconciliation. Click here to access the PDF.
