New York Immigration Coalition: Advocates Applaud Council's Efforts to #DefundNYPD, Urge Mayor to Adopt Proposal
June 13, 2020
June 13, 2020
NEW YORK, June 13 -- The New York Immigration Coalition issued the following statement by Executive Director Steve Choi:
The New York City Council released a concrete budget proposal containing a $1 billion cut to the NYPD's annual $6 billion budget. The reductions would come from removing functions like school safety and homeless outreach from the police; reducing the size of the force through a hiring freeze and by not replacing officers who retire; and limiting overtime pay.
The New York City Council released a concrete budget proposal containing a $1 billion cut to the NYPD's annual $6 billion budget. The reductions would come from removing functions like school safety and homeless outreach from the police; reducing the size of the force through a hiring freeze and by not replacing officers who retire; and limiting overtime pay.