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Stop-and-Frisk Monitor Says Cops Concerned About Being Supported

By MARK TOOR
Posted 11/20/17

The Federal Monitor in the stop-and-frisk case recommended last week that a Judge approve training materials for Sergeants and Lieutenants teaching Police Officers and Detectives how to use the tactic constitutionally.

The monitor, former City Corporation Counsel Peter Zimroth, included department documents saying that officers who underwent training during the development stage found the law governing stop-and-frisk confusing and were afraid the department would not back them if a stop blew up into a civilian complaint.

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