Communities United for Police Reform

Safety & Civil Rights for All - Fulfilling Pledges on Policing & Community Safety in the Mayor's First 100 Days

CPR has released a new report with 8 concrete recommendations that the de Blasio administration should take in its first 100 days to fulfill his campaign promise to prioritize safety and civil rights, and repair the relationship between communities and the NYPD. To download the full report click here.

Landmark Federal Ruling Finds NYPD Stop-and-Frisk Program Unconstitutional

On August 12, 2013, Judge Schira Scheindlin, presiding over the Floyd v. City of New York stop-and-frisk trial, ruled that the NYPD had indeed systematically violated the 4th and 14th Amendment rights of thousands of New Yorkers. In her nearly 200 page decision, she concluded "that the city’s highest officials have turned a blind eye to the evidence that officers are conducting stops in a racially discriminatory manner.” More info...

Communities United for Policy Floyd Opening Day Rally & Press Conference

CPR Launches Joint Research Website on Stop-and-Frisk

Communities United for Police Reform, in collaboration with the Center on Race, Crime, and Justice and John Jay College of Criminal Justice, have launched a new website to serve as a clearinghouse of independent research on stop-and-frisk and related policing practices. Visit the website: Stopandfriskinfo.org

CPR Launches Video Series to Highlight Human Impact of Stop-and-Frisk

On June 30, 2013, Communities United For Police Reform launched a new video series to highlight the negative impact of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk policy. Produced by Firelight Films, the short documentaries tell the stories of ordinary New Yorkers – and how they and their neighborhoods have been impacted by the policy. For additional information, to watch the full videos, and connect with others on this issue, please visit: www.whereiamgoing.org.

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CPR Priorities for First 100 Days of the de Blasio Administration

New Yorkers Rally to Call on Mayor Bloomberg to Drop Stop-and-Frisk Appeal, Let Reforms Proceed

Second Circuit Court Grants Stay on Stop-and-Frisk Ruling, Removes Judge from Case

The first step in protecting your rights is knowing them! CPR has developed a brief booklet to help New Yorkers of all backgrounds understand their rights when interacting with the police. Print copies are available through CPR member groups, or you can download it here.

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CPR Change the NYPD

RT @DPA_NY: @changethenypd Tmrw 11 AM Press Conference, #BK Borough Hall to thank Thompson & call for city & state #MJ reform http://t.co/v…

April 24, 2014 - 5:01pm

CPR Change the NYPD

Feds involvement demanded as family marks 21st birthday of #RamarleyGraham http://t.co/m96s2EjRmr @RiseUp4Ramarley #changethenypd

April 24, 2014 - 3:04pm

CPR Change the NYPD

Brooklyn DA Will Stop Prosecuting Most People Who Get Busted For A Little Weed http://t.co/lerLtYdDj9 via @Gothamist #changethenypd

April 24, 2014 - 12:15pm

CPR Change the NYPD

Still LOTS needed to #changethenypd, #myNYPD. Document misconduct: http://t.co/nycXOcqRjc @watchthecops @MXGMCopWatch http://t.co/9Wv68CwVe0

April 24, 2014 - 11:41am