Reflections on Policing and Crime in NYC

This chapter explores the decline of crime in New York City through the lens of the broken windows theory and the NYPD's proactive approaches in the 1990s. It examines the impact of the Floyd v. City of New York case on stop-and-frisk practices and the subsequent reassessment of these policing strategies. The chapter also highlights the author's personal growth and changing perspectives on crime and its effect on diverse communities, emphasizing the need for empathy in discussing societal issues.