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Demographics and racial disparities in the Criminal Group Database
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Public Advocate Williams highlights the racial disparities in the Criminal Group Database and draws parallels to stop-and-frisk practices.
- 99% of those in the CGD are Black or Hispanic, 98% are male, and it includes children as young as 13
- In 2023, 59% of Terry stops were of Black people and 30% were Hispanic, in a city that is 36% white
- Williams argues this suggests disproportionate targeting of certain communities
Jumaane Williams
0:07:39
A report from the office inspector general for the NYPD found that 99% of those in CGD are black or Hispanic, ninety eight percent male, and contain kids as young as 13 years old.
0:07:50
These demographics are reminiscent of the abuses of stop question of risk.
0:07:54
In 2023, '50 '9 percent of Terry stops were of black people and 30% were Hispanic, in a city that is 36% white.
0:08:02
This looks like disproportionate targeting of certain communities.