Travis Simmons alleges two cops from Bushwick’s 83rd Precinct handcuffed, beaten, and arrested him without any evidence.
Data shows that overall crime in Bushwick has fallen, however gun violence is on the rise in Brooklyn.
The use of stop and frisk grew 15 percent from 2016 to 2017 in Bushwick.
If you have a personal story about possible wrongdoing by the 83rd Precinct, please email us.
For the next two Wednesdays, People’s Justice an anti-police brutality NYC organization will be hosting two related trainings: one for Know Your Rights and the other for Cop Watch
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Earlier this month, New York City Council Member Erik Dilan, whose council district includes parts of Bushwick, held a press conference to announce his strong commitment to the Community Safety Act
Bushwick is prime stop and frisk territory
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