There needs to be an order for the police to return to work or given permanent unpaid leave. Eric Garner's death means nothing, just all in a day's work. This is an over reach by the police union in NYC. Police safety is an issue, but, also at issue is the deaths of unarmed New Yorkers.
December 29, 2014
By Larry Celona, Shawn Cohen and Bruce Golding
December 29, 2014
By Larry Celona, Shawn Cohen and Bruce Golding
NYPD traffic tickets and summonses for minor offenses have dropped off by a staggering 94 percent following the execution of two cops — as officers feel betrayed by the mayor and fear for their safety, The Post has learned.
The dramatic drop comes as Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and Mayor Bill de Blasio plan to hold an emergency summit on Tuesday with the heads of the five police unions to try to close the widening rift between cops and the administration.
The unprecedented meeting is being held at the new Police Academy in Queens at 2 p.m., sources said.
Angry union leaders have ordered drastic measures for their members since the Dec. 20 assassination of two NYPD cops in a patrol car, including that two units respond to every call....
