Looking back: Stein Scholar Panels

(He's talking about homicide rates in Chicago, not the Titanic)

The impending snowpocalypse creeping its way towards NYC reminds me of a panel on the NYPD "Stop and Frisk" program that was held during the Fall 2012 semester. Despite the unexpected snowstorm that started before the panel began, the room was full and the conversation engaging.

Titled "Stop and Frisk: Effective Police Tactic or Tool of Discrimination?" and organized by a committee of current Stein Scholars, the forum was moderated by Stein Center Director Bruce Green and involved participation from panelists and the audience.

excellent poster designed by the sister of a Stein scholar

Taking part of the panel were: Professor Eugene O'Donnell (John Jay College of Criminal Justice, a former NYPD officer, and Queens ADA), Glenn Martin (Director of the David Rothenberg Center for Public Policy at The Fortune Society), Maura O'Connor (reporting the justice beat for the New York World), and Johnathan Smith (Assistant Counsel, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.)

The event was co-sponsored by the Urban Law Journal, the Urban Law Center, the National Lawyers Guild, the Muslim Law Students Association, and the Black Law Students Association. Thanks to our co-sponsors and participants, we were able to have a lively discussion on a pertinent, evolving issue (and delicious refreshments).