Despite NYC’s Lenient Pot Policy, This Shocking Marijuana Arrest Statistic Persists
Black and Latino individuals make up nearly 90 percent of marijuana possession arrests.
Bill Bratton
Bill Bratton, born on October 6, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, is a prominent American law enforcement officer known for his innovative policing strategies. He has served as the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department (NYPD) twice, from 1994 to 1996 and again from 2014 to 2016. Bratton is credited with implementing the "broken windows" policing strategy, which focuses on reducing minor crimes to prevent larger ones. He has also served as the Chief of Police in Los Angeles and Commissioner of the Boston Police Department. Throughout his career, Bratton has been influential in reshaping urban policing and crime reduction strategies.
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NYC Council Passes Police Reform Bills Amid Opposition to Last-Minute Compromise
The City Council passed the long-stalled Right to Know Act despite opposition to last-minute changes from some members.
NYPD, City Council Reach Compromise on Long-Stalled Police Reform Bills
The NYPD and the City Council have reached a compromise on a package of police reform bills after years of tense negotiations.
