Bowing to pressure from outside agitators and money-hungry trial lawyers, the NYPD is now handing out explainer cards to the lucky participants in the department's stop-and-frisk program. Friskees get a 3 x 5 list of reasons for which they may have been chosen to take part in the feel-up, including "carrying what appears to be a weapon," "running from crime scene," and "duskiness."
Friday, May 1, 2009
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I was once frisked by a cop, Sgt. Hardpecker. When he was done, he asked me for a tip. Odd.
It's misleading - the things that might justify a stop might not justify a frisk but this lumps them all together.
I'm surprised they didn't include that good old Catholic school standard "that LOOK on your face" which was always good for detention or at least a swat to the back of the head.
I don't like your tone, young lady.
I found it nearly impossible to read the card -- what with the blood and brain matter obscuring my vision.
But what of "swarthiness"?
Sights and sounds are fine, but I would add, "tastes odd."
I'm sure the detainees will appreciate having some reading material while they're being spread-eagled over the hood of a car.