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1 week ago

Former NYPD chief calls police cuts 'recipe for disaster' as Mamdani threatens tax hikes

Former New York City Police Department (NYPD) Chief John Chell blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani for walking back the planned hiring of 5,000 more police officers amid a city budget shortfall of billions of dollars, calling it a "recipe for disaster." Mamdani's predecessor, Mayor Eric Adams, proposed at the end of his term that the city hire 5,000 more NYPD officers. Upon entering office, Mamdani moved to cancel all orders signed by Adams after his Sept. 26, 2024, indictment,
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fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Battle of attrition: NYPD swears in 1,000 new recruits, but union argues staffing crisis remains high amNewYork

NYPD hired 4,000 officers in 2025, claiming an 800-officer surplus versus attrition, while the PBA reports 3,415 departures and a 500-officer shortfall.
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