Anger at call for searches; BRITAIN/INTERNATIONAL.AN anti-racism campaigner reacted with concern yesterday to a suggestion that police should increase stop-and-searches of youngsters to halt the wave of teenage murders. Keith Jarrett
Keith Jarrett (born May 8 1945) is an American pianist and composer. His career started with Art Blakey, Charles Lloyd and Miles Davis. , president of the National Black Police Association, says there should be increased use of the tactic across all communities. However Milena Buyum, coordinator of the National Assembly Against Racism, said the tactic disproportionately dis·pro·por·tion·ate adj. Out of proportion, as in size, shape, or amount. dis  pro·por affected the black community.
"It risks alienating al·ien·ate tr.v. al·ien·at·ed, al·ien·at·ing, al·ien·ates 1. To cause to become unfriendly or hostile; estrange: alienate a friend; alienate potential supporters by taking extreme positions. black communities further, and is not a very effective way of catching potential offenders," she said. Mr Jarrett, a serving police officer in London, is to suggest increased use of stop and search at the Association's conference on Wednesday. He said: "I am merely reflecting what community members have been saying to me." |
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