The mayor said the city has enough funds to add two additional academy classes, one in July and another in October, each with 600 new recruits, totaling 2,400 in 2024.
By driving down crime, we have saved lives and laid the foundation for economic recovery, but we want to keep that going and we won't do anything to risk all our progress."
The mayor hopes this increase will help the NYPD reach 35,000 officers in the coming years to bolster public safety in New York City.
Over 2,500 police officers retired in 2023, highlighting the need for new recruits to maintain and enhance the police force's numbers and effectiveness.
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