Wednesday, September 21, 2011

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE COMMUNITY AND THE POLICE

State Senate District 20
New York State Senator Eric Adams 
Thursday, September 22nd,
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The relationship between the community and the police is New York State Senator Eric Adams' topic tomorrow night at the Albemarle Neighborhood Association meeting.

The meeting is free and is open to members and nonmembers. Foodtown and ANA will provide refreshments.


Senator Adams' has a particular interest in fighting against gun violence. His experience with law enforcement and criminal justice issues comes from his twenty-two years with the NYPD.

Eric Adams is perhaps best-known for his efforts to create a more symbiotic relationship between law enforcement and the residents of New York's diverse neighborhoods. His highly-regarded instructional workshops, "What To Do When Stopped By The Police," have helped thousands of young people throughout New York learn to interact more appropriately with the police by using established conflict resolution skills.
The meeting will be held at Flatbush & Shaare Torah Jewish Center at 327 E. 5th Street, at the corner of Church Avenue. Use the wheelchair-accessible entrance on the ground floor.