Navigating NYC Policing: Challenges and Reform

This chapter explores the complexities of policing in New York City, from the shorthanded and underpaid NYPD to the impact of crime trends and public perceptions. It examines the political implications of police practices, including calls for reform and alternative public safety measures post-2020 protests. Additionally, it highlights the tensions between local law enforcement and immigration policies, critiquing the NYPD's role amidst conflicting community safety and immigrant rights demands.