Lesson 3 Discussion Board

De Blasio’s decision to add 1,300 cops came after being swayed by Commissioner Bratton’s vision for NYPD: sources

Read the article about New York City adding 1,300 new police officers.

1. Mayor De Blasio has been publicly critical of his own police department’s treatment of minorities and use of force. Why do you think the mayor agreed to hire 1,300 new police officers?
2. Does more police equal less crime?
3. Can understaffing cause increases in use of force? 
4. In your own city or community, do you feel better seeing more police officers or fewer?

Lesson 3 Discussion Board

De Blasio’s decision to add 1,300 cops came after being swayed by Commissioner Bratton’s vision for NYPD: sources

Read the article about New York City adding 1,300 new police officers.

1. Mayor De Blasio has been publicly critical of his own police department’s treatment of minorities and use of force. Why do you think the mayor agreed to hire 1,300 new police officers?
2. Does more police equal less crime?
3. Can understaffing cause increases in use of force? 
4. In your own city or community, do you feel better seeing more police officers or fewer?