Mayor Eric Adams will double the size of the 2024 NYPD recruiting class to 2,400 officers by introducing two additional police academy classes, aiming to reduce violent crimes in New York City.
Adams links public safety to economic prosperity and aims to increase police staffing to 35,000 officers while recent data suggests new recruits may only stabilize the department's ranks.
First-quarter crime statistics revealed a significant decrease in serious crimes in NYC and subways, with reductions in murder, rape, burglary, and auto theft, showing an overall 2.4% reduction in major felonies compared to 2023.
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