Press Releases

For immediate release:
February 24, 2017

CPR Responds to NYPD Commissioner O’Neill’s Claims of Reform Accomplishments

 
In response to NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill claiming the department’s reform accomplishments are not being recognized by the public, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Monifa Bandele.
 
“New Yorkers will recognize change, but policing abuses by the NYPD continue day after day and neither Commissioner O’Neill nor Mayor de Blasio have done anything to address that by fixing the department’s broken accountability for misconduct and brutality and ending discriminatory
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February 2, 2017

Ramarley Graham’s Family & New Yorkers Demand Swift Action from de Blasio & O’Neill on Day Marking 5 Years Since NYPD Killed Unarmed Teen

In 5 Years since killing and one year since feds closed investigation, no officers have been disciplined and only one has faced NYPD trial with outcome still pending
Family and New Yorkers express disappointment in de Blasio for not fulfilling 2012 call as public advocate for “fair, speedy and transparent” accountability for officers in killing

 

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January 19, 2017

5 FACTS ON RAMARLEY GRAHAM’S KILLING BY NYPD OFFICERS BEING OBSCURED AT TRIAL TO NOT GET WRONG

 

1. RAMARLEY WAS UNARMED

All Ramarley did was pull up his pants while walking with his friends. It was the biased-based, discriminatory profiling of the NYPD officers involved that created a contrary perception of the 18-year-old teenager, who was walking with friends within his own neighborhood. If the officers were so sure he was armed, why didn’t they stop-and-frisk him on the street for a weapon while he was calmly walking home?

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January 17, 2017

Family of Ramarley Graham, Community Supporters Pack First Day of Trial against Officer Responsible for Shooting Graham, Other Misconduct

Family and community members demand accountability and transparency from de Blasio & O’Neill: #FireHaste and other officers responsible for killing and misconduct

Five years since killing, $30K in pay raises for Haste without accountability demonstrates lack of change by de Blasio

New York, NY — Family members of Ramarley Graham and their community supporters packed the first day of the NYPD trial against Officer Richard Haste, who shot and killed Graham

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January 4, 2017

Mother of Ramarley Graham, Community Members and Advocates Question de Blasio/O’Neill Commitment and Substance to Ending Police Abuses against Communities

In response to Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner O’Neill touting low 2016 crime statistics, New Yorkers, community members and advocates release statements about the de Blasio administration’s failure to address NYPD abuses, misconduct, racial disparities and lack of accountability.

For immediate release:
December 15, 2016

Community Members Show Up to NYPD Court Appearance for Officer Who Killed Ramarley Graham with Message for de Blasio & O’Neill

Graham family and supporters slam de Blasio for disrespecting family, putting them through 5th holiday season without accountability or basic information, and perpetuating failed NYPD discipline

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December 12, 2016

Over 130 Feminist Leaders & Organizations Urge NYC Elected Officials to Take Swift Action on Police Reform to Provide Protections for Women

Women continue to experience gender-specific police abuses and impending Trump administration make local action even more urgent, and city should demonstrate leadership with action.

In letter to NYC Council Speaker Mark-Viverito, Public Safety Chair Gibson, and Women’s Caucus Co-Chairs Cumbo & Rosenthal, group encourages NYC’s women elected officials to lead efforts to pass Right to Know Act

A group of over 130 feminist leaders and organizations committed to the improvement of the lives of women (cisgender and transgender) and gender non-conforming (GNC) people urged New York City elected officials to pass key legislative police reforms to protect women and GNC people from police abuses.

For immediate release:
December 5, 2016

de Blasio & O’Neill Tout November Crime Statistics, Continue Failing to Address Alleged Abuses & Misconduct during Month

As Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner O’Neill gave briefing on crime data from November, they continued to ignore alleged abuses and misconduct during month, including the police killing of Ariel Galarza just days after killing of Deborah Danner.

November 1 - NYPD Cop Found Guilty of Helping Bronx Drug Dealer Traffic Cocaine (New York Daily News)

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November 3, 2016

CPR Responds to NYPD Killing of Ariel Galarza in the Bronx

In response to the NYPD killing Ariel Galarza in the Bronx by the use of a Taser, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Monifa Bandele.

“The NYPD’s killing of Ariel Galarza – another Bronx resident reportedly experiencing an emotional crisis within their own home, just two weeks after killing Deborah Danner – should make clear that simply new words by Mayor de Blasio and Commissioner O’Neill but with status quo actions are unacceptable. There is clearly a longstanding problem with the police department handling these incidents, and Tasers are not a safe weapon of force.

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