"NYPD Faces Record-Breaking Surge in Attacks and Complaints Amid Rising Lawlessness"
TL;DR
The number of NYPD officers assaulted by suspects has reached a record high, with over 5,000 violent events projected for 2023, a 20% increase from 2022. The surge in attacks comes amid a rise in lawlessness and an influx of illegal migrants in New York City. Police union leaders attribute the spike to a lack of consequences for resisting arrest and fighting with officers, while city officials grapple with the cost and impact of the migrant crisis. The escalating violence has led to concerns about officer safety and recruitment, with a growing number of officers leaving the force.
Topics:nationlaw-enforcement#assaults#illegal-migrants#law-enforcement#lawlessness#new-york-city#nypd
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- Complaints against NYPD cops spiked 50% in 2023, highest total in a decade: report New York Daily News
- Complaints of NYPD Abuse are Way Up Under Mayor Adams New York Civil Liberties Union
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