The NYPD implemented several new crime control programs in response to high crime rates and terrorist attacks, including zero tolerance policing, stop-and-frisk, and undercover mosque surveillance. These programs aimed to reduce crime and prevent terrorism, but some argue they infringe on civil liberties. A federal judge recently suspended stop-and-frisk due to civil rights concerns, reigniting the debate between crime control and due process.
Assignment 2 Crime Control vs. Due ProcessFor many years, New Yor.docx
1. Assignment 2: Crime Control vs. Due Process
For many years, New York City suffered from very high rates of
both violent and property crime. In 2001, the September 11
attack brought down the World Trade Center towers. Since then,
there have been several attempted acts of terrorism as well.
In response to these difficult challenges, the New York Police
Department (NYPD) implemented several new procedures,
including:
Zero tolerance
Stop and frisk
"Mosque crawling" (undercover surveillance of city mosques)
Prepare a report in a Microsoft Word document that addresses
the following points:
Describe each of the programs listed above.
Analyze whether these programs have been effective. To do
this, you will need to locate crime statistics for New York City
and determine whether crime and terrorism have increased or
decreased.
Discuss how these programs relate to the issue of crime control
versus due process.
Explain how the presence of crime or the potential for terrorism
might impact New York economically.
Recently, the stop-and-frisk program has been suspended by a
federal judge. Do you agree with this decision? Explain your
reasoning.
You will need to conduct outside research in order to
adequately address these points. Cite any sources you use on a
separate page by using APA guidelines.