Police Killing Shouldn’t Derail Successful Alternative-to-Incarceration Programs

NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—October 23, 2015.

By: Kassandra Frederique

The shooting of NYPD Officer Holder is a terrible tragedy. Elected officials and advocates are rightly examining what could have prevented the killing of this celebrated police officer. As we work together to increase public safety for all New Yorkers, let’s make sure not to walk back New York’s progress to a new and successful approach towards public health and safety.

Today, the Wall Street Journal reported that…