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This week, we will focus on the police reform legislation passed by the NYC Counsel. Please go to the links, review the material and answer the questions below.
https://council.nyc.gov/press/2021/03/25/2079/
City Council Aims To Reduce The NYPD’s Footprint With Sweeping New Police Reforms – Gothamist.html
- What are your personal thoughts on the legislation?
- What impact if any, will this legislation have on policing in New York City? Please explain.
- What impact if any, will this legislation have on the NYPD’s efforts to recruit future police officers?
- What are your thoughts on the new residency requirement that police officer candidates must reside in the confines of New York City as a condition of employment?
- In your view, how will the new residency requirement improve police/community relations? Please explain.
- From a police organization and administration perspective, if you were in charge of the police department, how would you motivate your police officers in this political climate?
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