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NYPD officer injuries are happening at a record-breaking pace: report
Police officers in New York City reportedly are being attacked and injured at a record-setting pace, according to data from the New York Police Department (NYPD).
The NYPD information shows that through the first three quarters of last year, 4,077 officers suffered injuries compared to 4,737 throughout the entirety of 2022.
Although data for the fourth quarter of 2023 has not yet been released, that puts the number of officers hurt by suspects on pace for a record-breaking 5,436 injuries, according to the New York Post.
“Well over 5,000 cops were attacked and injured last year – that’s not only a record, it’s a full-blown epidemic,” Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry told the newspaper.
NYC EXPANDS MIGRANT SHELTER CURFEW FOLLOWING VIOLENT INCIDENTS
This image from video provided by the Office of the Manhattan District Attorney shows a brawl between New York City Police Department officers and migrants in Times Square, on Jan. 27, 2024. (Manhattan District Attorney via AP)
“The vicious attacks on police officers we’ve seen recently didn’t come out of nowhere. This dangerous environment has been building for years…. It’s not going to get better until those who attack police officers are consistently prosecuted and kept in jail,” he added. “And that won’t happen unless New Yorkers keep speaking up to demand an end to the chaos.”
In 2021, only 3,939 on- and off-duty officers suffered injuries, the data shows.
Of those hurt in the first three quarters of last year, 261 officers suffered either substantial or serious physical injuries, compared to 315 in all of 2022.
That puts 2023’s numbers on pace for a 10% spike to 348, the New York Post reported.
NEW YORK’S ‘CATCH AND RELEASE’ POLICIES FAIL TO HOLD CRIMINALS ACCOUNTABLE, POLICE REP SAYS
New York City police officers and detectives investigate after a person is shot inside a store on Orchard Street in Manhattan in July 2023. The number of officer injuries in the first three quarters of last year is on pace to set a record annual total, the New York Post reports. (Jeff Bachner for NY Daily News via Getty Images)
One of the most recent incidents resulting in injury involved migrants attacking a pair of police officers in Times Square in late January.
Also in January, a machete-wielding suspect slashed a sergeant in the head in Brooklyn, and in Manhattan, an officer was punched in the face at a subway station while another allegedly was struck by a wrong-way driver while responding to a robbery scene, the newspaper reported.
“The NYPD is excellent at catching the people who perpetrate crimes, but New York City doesn’t want to prosecute and incarcerate anybody anymore,” Lou Turco, the head of the NYPD’s Lieutenants Benevolent Association, told Fox News Digital last week.
An on-duty NYPD officer was attacked with a bottle in an attack by a random passerby that was caught on video in April 2023. (New York Post)
Changes to the state’s bail laws in 2019 eliminated cash bail and mandated release for most misdemeanor and nonviolent offenses, which critics argue is a soft-touch approach to policing that has worsened crime in the city. Proponents say the law aimed to reduce the risk that someone with limited means would be jailed because they could not afford to pay bail.
Fox News’ Michael Dorgan contributed to this report.
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I hope everyone had a lovely holiday weekend. We visited friends in Wells, Maine and then explored nearby Ogunquit (recently named the best beach town in New England by Boston.com readers). Though the weather wasn’t the best, outdoor dining was still hopping and the streets were full of people. It’s always a good vibe in Ogunquit.
This week, I’m writing about two New England towns named among the most welcoming in America, a first-of-its-kind remote terminal for Logan Airport, the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in the nation, Boston Duck Tour discounts, and more.
These New England towns roll out the welcome mat
If you’re looking for a happy getaway, two New England towns were just named on a World Atlas list of 12 of the most welcoming towns in America: Bar Harbor, Maine and Burlington, Vermont. Both are hosting free festivals and other community events this summer, adding even more reasons for a Maine or Vermont escape this season.
Need a ride? Consider a seasonal train
I’m a big fan of train travel because it’s relaxing and stress free. The CapeFlyer between Boston and Cape Cod resumed this past weekend and the Berkshire Flyer between the Berkshires and New York City starts back up on June 12 (with expanded service).
Attend the oldest continuous 4th of July celebration in America
Believe it or not, Independence Day is just around the corner and one of the best celebrations in America is in Bristol, R.I., according to USA Today. The publication just named the Bristol Fourth of July Celebration among the best 4th of July celebrations in the nation (fun fact: this will be its 241st year).
Travel tips:
- Logan Airport passengers flying JetBlue and Delta Air Lines can soon skip airport security lines and go straight to their gate by using a first-of-its-kind remote terminal in Framingham, opening June 1.
- Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Weir Farm National Historical Park in Ridgefield, Conn., the only national park dedicated to American painting, on June 14 (Flag Day) by attending the free event Art is Revolutionary. Guests will enjoy live music, plein air demonstrations, open house tours, refreshments, and art making activities.
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- Celebrate the 140th anniversary of Basin Harbor Resort & Boat Club in Vergennes, Vermont by booking the Summer Starts Early package, which takes 25% off weekdays and 10% off weekends on three-night stays taking place through June 18.
- Taking a Boston Duck Tour? Save up to $10 per ticket on tours departing before 10 a.m. by using the discount code EARLYDUCK. The discount is valid for online purchases only.
- Traveling by train? Save up to 60% off eight tickets on Amtrak when booking Amtrak Share Fares by using the code V291 on the Amtrak app. A two-day advance purchase is required.
I’ll leave you with this photo I took of the sunrise in Wells, Maine.
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Whether you’re traveling this week or planning your next escape, enjoy the journey.
— Kristi
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Chief Darryl Jones is on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal review, Pittsburgh Public Safety confirmed on Monday.
Sources say the allegation isn’t criminal in nature. The internal review stems from allegations against the chief involving his management of the fire bureau, sources say.
Assistant Chief Matt Davis will now step up as acting chief.
There is no timeline yet for how long Jones will be out on paid leave, but Pittsburgh’s Office of Municipal Investigations will conduct the internal review.
ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
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