Dear Council Member,

I am writing to urge you to add your voice to the growing chorus of New Yorkers calling on Mayor Adams to sign the How Many Stops Act into law. As a constituent in your district, I am deeply concerned about the rise in unconstitutional and racially motivated NYPD stops, and I believe this legislation is a critical step towards increased police accountability and a safer city for all.

Unconstitutional stops, like those that led to the deaths of Eric Garner and Antonio Williams, highlight the urgent need for increased NYPD transparency and oversight. The How Many Stops Act would achieve this by requiring comprehensive data collection on all street stops and investigative encounters, including details like location, reason for the stop, and the demographics of those stopped. This data would be invaluable in shedding light on potential patterns and disparities in police practices, allowing us to develop evidence-based policies that truly improve community safety.

It's important to note that despite misinformation circulating about Intro 586 of the How Many Stops Act the bill is a practical and feasible measure. Integrating data collection into existing NYPD digital platforms is a simple process, requiring minimal information and only a few clicks from officers on their phones, not mountains of additional paperwork.

Mayor Adams has previously spoken out in favor of police transparency and accountability. Now is the time for him to follow through on that commitment and prioritize the safety and well-being of all New Yorkers by signing the How Many Stops Act into law without further delay. I urge you to use your position on the City Council to voice your strong support for this crucial legislation and encourage the Mayor to do the right thing.
Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Dear Mayor Adams,

As a resident of New York City deeply concerned about the rise in unconstitutional and racially motivated NYPD stops, I urge you to sign the How Many Stops Act into law without delay.

Unconstitutional stops, like those that led to the deaths of Eric Garner and Antonio Williams, highlight the need for full transparency and oversight. Comprehensive data on all NYPD street stops and investigative encounters will shed light on patterns and disparities, enabling policy-makers to advance evidence-based policies to increase police accountability and community safety.

Contrary to the misinformation being spread about this bill, the How Many Stops Act is an easy-to-implement, common-sense reform that will require minimal data collection and can be integrated into existing NYPD digital platforms. Reporting will require officers a few seconds and a few clicks on their phones, not mountains of paperwork.

Mayor Adams, you have spoken in favor of police transparency and accountability in the past. Now is the time to honor that commitment and stand with your constituents who long for genuine, equitable community safety. I call on you to prioritize the safety and well-being of all New Yorkers by signing the How Many Stops Act into law without further delay.

Sincerely,