This article, written by Molly Boigon, appeared in The Forward as a News item. The article notes NYJA’s support for efforts by New York State Attorney General Letitia James to look into reports of unequal enforcement by the NYPD of social-distancing requirements due to coronavirus.
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced on Wednesday that she is looking into reports of unequal enforcement by the New York Police Department of social-distancing requirements due to coronavirus.
In a May 8 letter to the police commissioner, James requested department policies and directives for enforcing the social-distancing rules, as well as the department’s demographics on race, precinct and age of arrestees. She has asked for the records to be delivered by this Friday, according to the letter, which was referenced in a press release her office issued Wednesday…