CPR Statement Re: Council Votes to Approve Motions to Discharge Community Safety Act Legislation

Communities United for Police Reform (CPR) released the following statement today from spokesperson Joo-Hyun Kang in response to the Council’s votes to approve motions to discharge Community Safety Act legislation.

“Today’s vote is a victory for democracy, civil rights, public safety, and all who live in our city. It brings us one step closer to achieving true equality and closing the door on discriminatory policies that are remnants of the past and counterproductive to safety. While some would rather use the politics of fear to defend discrimination and inequality, the City Council is looking and moving forward with public support to help our city progress and protect New Yorkers. We applaud council members for standing up for the people they represent and sound public policy, rather than political expediency.”

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 policing practices based on cooperation and respect– not discriminatory targeting and harassment.

CPR brings 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 unfairly targeted the most by the NYPD. CPR is fighting for reforms that will promote community safety while ensuring that the NYPD protects and serves all New Yorkers.

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