Senator; Eric Adams is perhaps best-known for his efforts to create a more symbiotic relationship between law enforcement and the residents of New York's diverse neighborhoods. His highly-regarded instructional workshops, "What To Do When Stopped By The Police," have helped thousands of young people throughout New York learn to interact more appropriately with the police by using established conflict resolution skills. These forums have been duplicated throughout the country and provided a generation of youngsters with a better understanding of reliable methods to resolve difficult conflicts – not only with the police, but also with teachers, peers, and others. Senator Adams also created a series a free public safety seminars for New York City parents to address issues including gang awareness and child abuse prevention and review methods to protect children from abduction as well as an annual "Cradle to College" Parent and Youth Empowerment Seminar to empower families and enable parents to build upon their progeny's strengths to avoid the pitfalls encountered as children mature. Eric Adams received his Masters Degree in Public Administration from Marist College, and is a graduate of New York City Technical College and John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Eric Adams is truly a face of Brooklyn.