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:
“Mayor Adams and his administration have been defined by corruption, mismanagement and failed leadership. This indictment is the latest example that proves what New Yorkers already know: Mayor Adams prioritizes serving his own interests and those of his inner circle and the NYPD, while Black, Latinx, immigrant and other marginalized communities are left to suffer the consequences of increased police violence and deteriorating resources to address community needs. We demand accountability for the mayor and NYPD’s culture of corruption and abuse now, and call on all New Yorkers to vote no on the mayor's charter ballot proposals 2-6 this November. These ballot proposals are an undemocratic, dangerous power grab attempt and attack on NYPD oversight and basic checks and balances.
“Since day one, Mayor Adams has perpetuated a dangerous pattern of prioritizing policing and criminalization over the needs of New Yorkers and has allowed corruption and impunity to proliferate at the highest levels. It is no surprise that Mayor Adams– who has allowed police misconduct cases and unconstitutional stops to skyrocket, systematically eroded NYPD discipline, protected cops who have recklessly brutalized and killed New Yorkers, and is currently attempting to push through anti-democratic charter ballot proposals that would erode government checks -and-balances and increase his mayoral power– is under federal indictment. This is not leadership that New Yorkers can trust.”
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About Communities United for Police Reform
Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) is an unprecedented campaign to end discriminatory policing practices in New York, and to build a lasting movement that promotes public safety and reduces reliance on policing. CPR runs coalitions of over 200 local, statewide and national organizations, bringing together a movement of community members, lawyers, researchers and activists to work for change. The partners in this campaign come from all 5 boroughs, from all walks of life and represent many of those most unfairly targeted by the NYPD.