"The Strategic Response Group is a critical asset within the NYPD. He added that the unit is specifically trained to respond to situations involving mass arrests and major public gatherings."
"Mayor Mamdani remains committed to disbanding the Strategic Response Group, and the administration is currently working with the police department on how to do so in a manner that both keeps New Yorkers safe and protects First Amendment rights."
Two men face federal terrorism charges after allegedly throwing explosive devices near protesters outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. The incident has reignited controversy surrounding the NYPD's Strategic Response Group, a specialized unit created in 2015 to handle large-scale events, protests, civil unrest, and terrorism threats. The SRG was on standby during the protest. Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues advocating for the unit's disbandment, while retired NYPD Detective Phil Grimaldi argues the SRG is a critical asset for managing dangerous situations involving large crowds and mass arrests. City Hall indicates the administration is working with the police department on how to disband the unit while maintaining public safety and protecting First Amendment rights.
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