‘How Many Stops Act’ now in effect in NYC: What to know [Video]

NEW YORK CITY – The “How Many Stops Act” went into effect on Monday in New York City.

The controversial law will require NYPD officers to document the race, gender, and age of every person they interact with.

It’s still generating controversy and raising questions about the impact it will have on the ability of NYPD officers to respond to crime and mental health emergencies and create paperwork for officers instead of fighting crime. But supporters say it’s needed to improve transparency and accountability.

The dispatcher’s voice and urgent message came across the police radio.

“A child’s gone missing by Roosevelt Train Station, let me know when you’re ready.”

That call was just one emergency call an officer was unable to respond to in this illustration by the NYC PBA of how long it would take to fill out the How Many Stops form.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams said it would slow down police …