Dissertations, Theses, and Capstone Projects
Date of Degree
2-2025
Document Type
Capstone Project
Degree Name
M.S.
Program
Data Analysis & Visualization
Advisor
Timothy Shortell
Subject Categories
Criminal Procedure | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | Education Economics | Income Distribution | Jurisprudence | Law and Politics | Law and Race | Law and Society | Public Interest | Urban Education
Keywords
Stop-and-Frisk (SQF), Educational Attainment, NYPD Policing Policies, Racial Disparities, Targeted Policing
Abstract
This project examines the educational and economic impacts of the New York Police Department's "Stop, Question, and Frisk" (SQF) program, implemented predominantly under "Operation Impact" from 2003 to 2022. Using data from the NYPD and the American Community Survey, the study explores correlations between high rates of stop-and-frisk encounters and reduced educational attainment among targeted demographics, primarily Black and Hispanic young men. It contextualizes the socioeconomic consequences of SQF policies, including their effect on lifetime earnings and community trust. The project highlights the limitations of data correlation, advocates for further longitudinal and qualitative studies, and suggests frameworks for mitigating inequities caused by aggressive policing practices.
Recommended Citation
Stanton, Matthew T., "Quantifying Educational Impacts Under the NYPD's Stop-and-Frisk Era" (2025). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gc_etds/6177
Capstone project files
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