“Ten years later, Harlem is still waiting for justice and for a recognition of the truth that community safety doesn’t come from raids, prisons, or gang lists.”
‘This is not a zero-violence city. This is not a zero-crime city. But I think they overstate the problem so they can have an overstated reaction to the problem.’
In 2012, the NYPD began implementing ‘Operation Crew Cut,’ which doubled the number of officers in their gang unit, and recreated its ‘Criminal Group Database’ to track alleged gang members.…
At a recent meeting, parents and students expressed their concern about the effects that the merger may have on the students’ education and even their safety.
Last year’s huge takedown of 120 alleged members made headlines. But as some cases head to trial, there are questions about the basis for charges of mass conspiracy–and the prosecution’s…
