In response to the report, a total of 40 coalition partners including the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee and Muslim Public Affairs Council have demanded immediate action including an external investigation of the NYPD, acknowledgement of wrongdoing and a halt to such activities. 

“By continually violating the trust of the Muslim community, the NYPD has undermined our shared goal of combating violent extremism,” said Dalia Mahmoud, chair of MPAC-NYC. “The NYPD and Mayor Bloomberg have continually refused to engage in a meaningful dialogue with community leaders regarding issues of surveillance and profiling.  This has prevented the formation of meaningful community partnerships. Such partnerships are the most effective method for achieving our shared safety and security goals.”