Police Reform Campaign Responds to Quinnipiac Poll on NYC Police

In response to today's Quinnipiac poll on policing in New York City, Communities United for Police Reform released the following statement from spokesperson Priscilla Gonzalez:

"Support for police to conduct law enforcement activity for minor offenses doesn't translate to support for 'broken windows policing.' All New Yorkers want a high quality of life, but they don't want low-level infractions enforced differently based on their race or where they live. Discriminatory, abusive enforcement is the fundamental problem, which both this poll and the NYPD have failed to acknowledge or address.  The same systemic problems within the police department that are responsible for this discriminatory policing perpetuate the brutality directed at peaceful protesters opposed to unjust police violence. Mayor de Blasio and Police Commissioner need to fix the systemic cultural issues and lack of accountability within the department."

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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 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.