While police reform advocates were cautiously optimistic about the change, others worried how the new policy would effect crime and law enforcement in the city. (silive.com)
The tactic was widely criticized by police reform advocates after Eric Garner was placed in a fatal chokehold by an officer attempting to arrest him for allegedly selling untaxed cigarettes on Bay Street in Tompkinsville. (silive.com)
Councilmember Brad Lander said he would vote against Torres» bill because it disregarded the wishes of police reform advocates who helped push for the bill in the first place. (manhattantimesnews.com)