Police Reform Campaign Responds to Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly

In response to comments former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly made about stop-and-frisk, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Joo-Hyun Kang.

New York, NY

“Ray Kelly is entitled to his own opinion, but facts are facts – our communities and a majority of New Yorkers were fed up with the abusive and discriminatory stop-and-frisk practices that were counterproductive to public safety. Comparing the NYPD's own data on the number of stops and shooting victims during the Bloomberg administration showed that its stop-and-frisk policy did not impact gun violence in any consistent and positive way, and recent data from the current administration shows that crime has only continued to go down. Ray Kelly can use controversy to try selling his book, but the legacy of his tenure during the Bloomberg administration is tarnished from being on the wrong side of civil rights history, and it's sad that he so proudly continues to remain there in his views.”

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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.