NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams is fighting to keep the How Many Stops Act from becoming law by inviting some City Council members to ride along with police.
The bill would require police to record more information about stops they make. Adams argued that it would slow down police work and put officers in awkward situations of having to ask for names, contact information and even racial data during routine patrols and emergencies.
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams said the bill explicitly has exceptions for this. Adams vetoed the bill on Friday, but the City Council has the votes to override the veto.
Adams said Councilman Yusef Salaam, who is also the public safety chair, has agreed to do a ridealong. He's also known for being part of the exonerated "Central Park Five."
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