New York – The New York Police Department said it will increase its presence in Jewish neighborhoods before and during the High Holidays.
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Increased foot patrols and specialized units such as counterterrorism teams will be deployed throughout the communities, Commissioner James O’Neill announced Wednesday. He said not all of them would be identifiable.
The NYPD has reported a 63 percent rise in anti-Semitic hate crimes throughout the city this year. Brooklyn’s heavily Jewish neighborhoods have seen a slew of attacks on visibly Jewish people over the past several weeks.
O’Neill appeared at a news conference with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
“It’s my obligation as mayor to make sure the Jewish population is protected not just the High Holy Days but every day, and the sacred responsibility of the NYPD as well,” De Blasio said. “We’ve seen the rise of hate crimes in this city even this year compared to last year, but we cannot be afraid.”
He added: “We will not accept hatred in New York City.”
Rosh Hashanah begins at sunset on Sunday, Sept. 29.
The High Holy Days are coming up, and the NYPD is working with the Jewish community to keep them safe. They will be increasing neighborhood patrols and deploying specialized units. pic.twitter.com/ohWSA3dZsZ
— NYC Mayor's Office (@NYCMayorsOffice) September 18, 2019
(JTA/Marcy Oster)
is this News? whats significant about it? I eat breakfast everyday lets make an article out of it.
this has been the practice the last 10-15-20 years
where they place decoy patrol cars and the rest of the cops are out there ticketing the community at a blast.
So, goyim. Rosh Hashanah will not be a time to act on your anti-Semitism. Too many cops around. But afterward, the Jewish neighborhoods are “open season”. This is the corruption of our dear mayor, who will continue to fail us at every possible turn. His attitude trickles down to the NYPD brass, who are looking to portray they do everything to protect the city, while artificially deflating the crime statistics. Shame on all of them.
seeing is believing – BP needs to see police cars patrolling instead of being parked at the station house.
BP needs to see FOOT patrol on all blocks at all hours…………………….
And get ready for a real ” ticket blitz ” after yom tov.
The cops will sit on their phones in their cars and collect overtime. The cops cover up real crime