The officers stop to talk to local green grocers along Canal Street. As the officers explained, they might find only one person working there who speaks English. The flower stalls in front are the trademark of stores owned and managed by Korean Americans, who took over the majority of these markets in NYC in the 1970s. Korean shops are set up to bring in all neighborhood shoppers, while the Chinese shops specialize in Chinese produce and other foods. As the owners spend considerable time outside and witness much that occurs on the street, officers regularly visit there to keep abreast of any new issues that might concern the police.