Faith leaders, NYPD launch new clergy-led community patrol in Brooklyn
The initiative, called the Clergy Community Patrol, brings trained faith leaders into neighborhoods to help de‑escalate conflict and strengthen trust between the community and police.
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Faith leaders and members of the NYPD have announced the launch of a new community patrol group aimed at addressing recent violence across Brooklyn.
The initiative, called the Clergy Community Patrol, brings trained faith leaders into neighborhoods to help de‑escalate conflict and strengthen trust between the community and police.
According to officials, approximately two dozen members of the Clergy Community Patrol—also known as CCP—have completed monthslong training focused on conflict resolution, community engagement and responding to mental health situations.
Starting immediately, members will begin daily patrols in neighborhoods most impacted by crime, including areas within the 79th Precinct as well as the 73rd and 75th precincts.
These deployments come after a string of recent violence in the same areas, including the fatal shooting of a 16‑year‑old boy last week and a double shooting just two days ago.
Rev. Kevin McCall, founder of the Clergy Community Patrol, says the timing of this effort is critical.
“There’s so much violence happening right before spring and summer come,” McCall said. “Now is the opportunity to have the clergy outside the four walls and being in the street.”
Organizers describe the patrol as a proactive approach centered on prevention, support, and visibility—particularly for families impacted by violence. Members say the work begins immediately.
