This footage was filmed and produced 26 January 2024.

The NYPD has released body-cam footage of a recent traffic stop involving New York City Councilman Yusef Salaam, one of the exonerated members of the Central Park Five. The incident occurred in Harlem, with Salaam asserting that the officer failed to provide a reason for the stop. The NYPD claims it was due to dark window tints, a violation of state law. Salaam, emphasizing the need for transparency in police stops, opted out of a police ride-along with Mayor Eric Adams, citing this encounter.

Despite the disagreement, the NYPD commended officers for their "professional and respectful" conduct. This incident coincides with Mayor Adams' efforts to dissuade council members from overriding his veto of the How Many Stops Act, which mandates public documentation of police interactions. Salaam, a Central Park Five exoneree, highlights the ongoing challenges surrounding police transparency, drawing attention to the potential for racial profiling and unconstitutional stops.