The city-sponsored program offers police patrols in residential buildings in an attempt to prevent the use and sale of drugs , according to the official New York City website . NYCLU files lawsuit against NYC and NYPD officers over apartment patrol tactics . The suit claims that the police department has been using a "stop and frisk" policy for years without any evidence of crime or public safety benefits. NYPD official says program provides increased safety for buildings ' residents .
NYCLU files lawsuit against NYC and NYPD officers over apartment patrol tactics . The suit claims that the police department has been using a "stop and frisk" policy for years without any evidence of crime or public safety benefits. NYPD official says program provides increased safety for buildings ' residents .