100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care

100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care
Nickname100 Blacks
Established1995; 29 years ago (1995)
FoundersEric Adams
Founded atNew York City
Focusactivism
HeadquartersNew York City
Location
  • New York City, United States
Region served
New York City
ServicesAdvocates for better interaction between the African American community and the New York City Police Department
Fieldslaw enforcement

100 Blacks In Law Enforcement Who Care (or 100 Blacks) is an American New York City-based advocacy group which focuses on fighting injustices between the African American community and their interactions with the New York City Police Department (NYPD). This internal relations advocacy group speaks out against police brutality, racial profiling and police misconduct. They are composed of active duty and retired employees from within the department. They also support the black community with financial, educational and legal support.[1]

  1. ^ Belcher, Ellen H. "100 Blacks in Law Enforcement Who Care." Encyclopedia of Race and Crime, edited by Helen Taylor Greene and Shaun L. Gabbidon, vol. 2, SAGE Reference, 2009, pp. 604-606. Gale Virtual Reference Library.