stop and frisk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of stop and frisk
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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He began his career as a lawyer before being elected to the New York state legislature, where he championed affordable housing and worked on policing issues, notably the controversial practice known as "stop and frisk."
From Reuters • Nov. 18, 2022
“He even wrote his final research paper examining the effectiveness of proactive and reactive policing in reducing crime, discussing the effects of stop and frisk, and community policing in New York City,” she said.
From New York Times • Jan. 25, 2022
You make this interesting comparison in your reporting between arrests like Sarah’s and stop and frisk.
From Slate • May 4, 2021
It has rules for when officers can stop and frisk someone.
From Washington Times • Jun. 10, 2020
“I’m going to get a chance to debate him on everything from redlining to stop and frisk to a whole range of other things,” Biden told reporters last week.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2020
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