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179 New York Police Officers File For Retirement In One Week

The New York Police Department (NYPD) is grappling with a surge in retirement applications,  after 179 officers filed for retirement in one week between June 29 and Monday.

According to a spokesperson for the NYPD Deputy Commissioner, Sgt. Mary O’Donnell, on Wednesday, represents 411 per cent increase over 35 who filed during the same time period in 2019.

Speaking to newsmen on Wednesday evening, she described the trend as “troubling”.

O’Donnell said the NYPD received 503 retirement applications between May 25 and July 3, representing a …

NYC Cuts $1Bn From Police Budget Amid Calls For Reform

New York Cuts $1Bn From Police Budget Amid Calls For Reform

New York City reduced a billion dollars from the NYPD in its city budget for the next year.

Police reform advocates, cop supporters and President Trump expressed their discontent with slashing the NYPD’s budget.

For the 2021 fiscal year, the $1 billion reduction in the NYPD’s operating budget includes $484 million in cuts to the department; shifting the command of school officers to the Department of Education; eliminating two of the four NYPD training classes this year, which reduced headcount by 1,163 uniform officers; and reducing overtime spending by $352 million, according to the city council.

“The council will be …