Sentences with phrase «improve police and community»

De Blasio said the city is making changes to improve police and community relations, including moving toward police body cameras.

Asked repeatedly why he changed his stance, de Blasio said Mark - Viverito made a strong case and spoke favorably about the «neighborhood policing» program, which de Blasio said will allow officers to better know their precincts and improve police and community relations.

Forty - eight percent of voters believe Cuomo has «no impact» on improving police and community relations.

Not exact matches

De Blasio's campaign spokesman said in a statement: «Mayor de Blasio ended the overuse of stop - and - frisk and brought crime to record lows while improving relations between police and the communities they serve.

At 8 a.m., more than than 100 community, law enforcement and religious officials participate in a «Cops, Community, Clergy» multi-faith prayer breakfast organized as part of efforts to improve community - police relations; Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, Mcommunity, law enforcement and religious officials participate in a «Cops, Community, Clergy» multi-faith prayer breakfast organized as part of efforts to improve community - police relations; Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, MCommunity, Clergy» multi-faith prayer breakfast organized as part of efforts to improve community - police relations; Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, Mcommunity - police relations; Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, Manhattan.

«Nevertheless, the combination of infrastructure development programmes, engagements with local communities, sustenance of the Amnesty Programme for repentant ex-militants and improved maritime policing activities have proved effective in stemming the tide of insecurity around the coast of Nigeria.

In a statement, COP Akuribah Yaagy, the Director - General of the National Patrol Department (NPD) of the Ghana Police Service, said the new community policing strategy focuses on improved visibility and accessibility in the communities to guarantee maximum protection.

At 10:30 a.m., the Assembly will hold a public hearing to examine the need for reforms to the criminal justice system to ensure fairness, improve community / police relations and to protect the safety of law enforcement officers, Assembly Hearing Room 1923, 19th Floor, 250 Broadway, Manhattan.

Fortunately there is enough evidence out there that suggests where police authorities have abandoned their racial dragnet approach and focused more on intelligence - led policing, three aspects not so miraculously happen: disproportionate stop and search figures go down, crime detection goes up and community relations between the police and those they seek to serve dramatically improve.

And while he praised Bloomberg's efforts to improve public health, snuff out smoking, and pass immigration reform, he vowed to improve the way the city deals with small businesses, bolster affordable housing, and reform the controversial stop - and - frisk policy to improve community relations with poliAnd while he praised Bloomberg's efforts to improve public health, snuff out smoking, and pass immigration reform, he vowed to improve the way the city deals with small businesses, bolster affordable housing, and reform the controversial stop - and - frisk policy to improve community relations with poliand pass immigration reform, he vowed to improve the way the city deals with small businesses, bolster affordable housing, and reform the controversial stop - and - frisk policy to improve community relations with poliand reform the controversial stop - and - frisk policy to improve community relations with poliand - frisk policy to improve community relations with police.

McCray said today Adams attended the launch of her ThriveNYC initiative to combat the city's mental health crisis, had pushed hard for the mayor's Pre-K for All initiative and that he is in a unique position to improve police - community relations.

«Our Zongo development fund is aimed at regenerating and reviving these communities and the fund will invest in education and training and development within the Zongos improve infrastructure within the Zongos targeting health, sanitation, supporting local business and centres of cultures and arts and in community policing and security.

Cuomo's proposed reconciliation commission sounds limited to improving community - police relations, not the investigations, accountability, and reparations we have called for in a Truth, Justice, and Reconciliation Commission,» Hawkins said.

It's about the millions of Londoners whose lives we can improve by building more affordable homes, freezing fares, restoring community policing and cleaning up our toxic air.

While New Yorkers «mourn the death of Eric Garner,» relations between police and community have improved since Garner's death, de Blasio said Monday.

«True community policing, which improves relations between the NYPD and the communities they serve, requires a higher headcount,» Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito (D - Manhattan / Bronx) said in a statement.

The contenders also argued over how to increase oversight of the NYPD and how to improve the police's relationship with the city's minority communities.

In his role as a leader of the Syracuse Gang Violence Task Force, John brought prosecutors, police, clergy, community leaders, and neighbors from differing backgrounds together to successfully reduce violence crime and improve the quality of life in targeted neighborhoods within our community.

«True community policing, which improves relations between the NYPD and the communities they serve, requires a higher headcount,» added Mark - Viverito.

«This is about the person who could best take us to the next level,» the mayor said, pointing to O'Neill's 33 years of experience as a cop in New York City, and his role in implementing the mayor's strategies to improve police - community relations.

Crisis Services also oversees two other projects, the Police Mental Health Coordination Project - where discussion are held to improve response in community for those with mental illness and the Rape Advisory Committee.

«The City Council looks forward to partnering with incoming Commissioner O'Neill as we work to improve police - community relations, reform practices and strive to create a more fair and just city,» she added.

Borough President Gale Brewer has pledged to fund four community - based initiatives to improve relations between the police and young people in the communities they serve and protect in Manhattan.

Speaking on the continuous invasion of Banki IDPs camp by suspected members of the Boko Haram militants, Comrade Tom said, there is great need for deployment of police to improve community relationship and to strengthen security around the camp.

Most New Yorkers are turning to NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton and Gov. Andrew Cuomo to improve relations between communities and the NYC police department, a Siena College poll released on Monday found.

Nowhere in the report were references made to either the improved capacity or achievements recorded by the Nigeria Police Force across the country in the recent time, the Force therefore implores all Nigerians and international community to disregard the report as unfounded and misleading.»

Also at noon, Brooklyn BP Eric Adams, Manhattan BP Gale Brewer, and civil rights attorney Norman Siegel unveil a report with recommendations for improving police - community relations in New York City, 1 Centre St. S., Manhattan.

I believe we can all come together as a city and work collectively to end gun violence, reduce tensions in our neighborhoods, and improve police - community relations.»

Mayor Bill de Blasio campaigned on a program of improving the relationship between police and communities of color.

to demand from our commissioner and our mayor that our police have to improve the way they interact within our community,» Mark - Viverito declared Saturday morning at an event in Harlem hosted by Al Sharpton's National Action Network.

«Mayor de Blasio has driven crime to record lows and put 2,000 more officers on the beat, while improving relations between police and the communities they serve,» de Blasio campaign spokesman Dan Levitan said.

He says while there are a lot of things that need to be done to improve community relations with the police, «This is one of the things that is needed, and I believe it's moves the needle in a positive direction.»

Brown pointed out that his administration has done a number of things to improve police - community relations during his time in office and will continue to do so.

The mayor was elected on a platform of improving relations between the NYPD and communities of color and ending discriminatory policing practices.

Miner also lavished praise on Police Chief Frank Fowler, who she credited with improving police performance and community relations while cutting Police Chief Frank Fowler, who she credited with improving police performance and community relations while cutting police performance and community relations while cutting costs.

They said Bratton should be setting «policies and tones» that improve the police, «not ones that strain their relationship with the community.»

The four remaining Syracuse mayoral candidates on Tuesday discussed how their respective administrations might fund initiatives touted on the campaign trail as ways to decrease Syracuse's high rate of violent crime and improve police - community relations.

Once again, we have a sobering reminder of the need for gun reform, mental health awareness, and improved community and police relations in our country.

Mayor Bill de Blasio made the announcement during a press conference at the 25th precinct in East Harlem Thursday — an area where officials want to improve relationships between police and the community after years of stop - and - frisk.

CIVIC CENTER — Newly - appointed Police Commissioner Bill Bratton who returned to the helm of the NYPD since last holding the post under former mayor Rudy Giuliani, pledged during his swearing - in ceremony Thursday to improve relations between the NYPD and the community.

She also says she will aim to improve community police relations, including increasing transparency for complaints and updating use - of - force guidelines.

Mr. Torres said that while Ms. Mark - Viverito was «deeply committed to improving the relationship between police and community,» he had a «respectful difference of opinion» with her approach in this case.

Speaking at a press conference announcing expanded job placement efforts by the City, de Blasio was asked several questions about the shooting and City efforts at improving NYCHA conditions and security and about police - community relations.

EAST HARLEM — In their quest to improve police / community relations the mayor and police commissioner announced seven steps each officer will be encouraged to follow when interacting with the public.

«Two years into his administration, the mayor has accomplished a great deal as a result of building a successful and broad coalition of Democrats who helped him produce free, universal pre-K, more affordable housing, improved community - police relations to reduce crime and increased traffic safety,» said Karen Hinton, a spokeswoman for Mr. de Blasio.

De Blasio has been an outspoken critic of NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly's use of stop - and - frisk, and emphasized Wednesday that his goal will be to improve community - police relations while also keeping the city safe from terrorism and continuing to lower crime.

In a 50 - minute speech, Miner also outlined new programs meant to stop crime, improve police community relations, and make it possible for the renovation of the long - empty Central Tech High School in downtown Syracuse.

At her request, Rochester Police Chief Michael Ciminelli and the department's deputy chief for community relations will spend the first 60 days gaining public input on how to further improve the relationship between officers and the community.

The Mayor's statement also cites improved community - police relations and a modernized police force as Derenda's achievements.

Mark - Viverito, a left - leaning Democrat who was a fierce critic of police prior to becoming speaker, argued the increase in headcount was necessary to keep New Yorkers safe and often said an increase in headcount and improved community relations were not «mutually exclusive.»