Morale in the NYPD “hits rock bottom”

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Jazz Shaw

March 15, 2016

 

As politicians across the land have rushed to embrace the Social Justice Warrior sentiments embodied in the Black Live Matter movement, many suggestions have been offered as to how we should deal with tensions between law enforcement and the communities they serve and protect. One of the more popular ideas offered has been to get officers more in touch with their communities and build trust between them. So how has that been working out thus far?

 

At least in New York City – the site of some high profile police shootings and other lethal encounters – it doesn’t seem to be helping the outlook among the cops. A new survey of the members of the police union indicates that morale has “hit rock bottom” and there aren’t many signs of improvement on the horizon. (New York Daily News)

 

NYPD morale is at rock bottom and the dangers officers face are greater despite an influx of new cops and an increase in technology, according to a police union survey.

 

The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association online membership poll found that 87% of police officers believe the city is “less safe” since Mayor de Blasio took over two years ago.

 

A stunning 96% of officers who responded said they feel the relationship between the NYPD and the public has worsened in recent years, with 70% saying it has “greatly worsened,” according to the poll handled by McLaughlin & Associates.

 

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For just one example of this, let’s look at the proposal put forth by the Governor and supported by the mayor which is supposed to address the complaints of the SJW. (Daily News)

 

Under Cuomo’s proposal, which was outlined in his January State of the State Address, the special counsel would review police-involved killings that are not presented to a grand jury or that fail to produce an indictment.

 

The counsel could then recommend to the governor the appointment of a special prosecutor.

 

 

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