FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: Kristia Winter
718-629-2900 / KWinter@council.nyc.gov

BROOKLYN, NY—New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis, a member of the Council Committee on Youth Services, issued the following statement in response to the subway melee between NYPD and youths at Jay St-MetroTech station.

STATEMENT BY COUNCIL MEMBER FARAH N. LOUIS

“As I watched the footage from last Saturday’s melee at the Jay St-MetroTech subway station, I was appalled and outraged by the actions of the officer towards our black youth. That use of excessive force was clearly inappropriate and further strains community-police relations. While I recognize the actions of a few officers should never reflect the entire police force. Not only was this incident alarming it should have never occurred. It is unacceptable that our youth have been repeatedly subjected to such aggression by those who are charged with a duty to serve and protect them. Like anyone else, our youth deserve courtesy, professionalism, and respect from police officers. I echo the call of my colleagues to place all officers involved on modified duty pending a full investigation and held accountable for their actions,” said Council Member Farah N. Louis.

New York City Council Member Farah N. Louis represents the 45th Council District which is comprised of Flatbush, East Flatbush, Midwood, Marine Park, Flatlands, & Kensington in Brooklyn, NY. She is a member of the committees on Civil Service and Labor; Economic Development; Education; Finance; Housing and Buildings; Committee on Youth Services; and Justice System. Council Member Louis is also a proud member of the Women’s Caucus as well as the Black, Latino/a, and Asian Caucus.

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