CNN spent two nights on patrol with the NYPD. Here’s what they told us about spiking crime in the city
CNNCNN — The New York Police Department’s 46th Precinct, covering the South Bronx, was once known as the most dangerous square mile in America. “I’ll still be at work and they’ll be back at the precinct picking up their property before I’m even done with court,” said Officer Michael Kearns. Jim, one bad incident can set you back so far and you see that across the country.” As New York and other cities simultaneously grapple with the aftermath of Floyd’s killing and the rise in crime, police are debating a whole range of police policies and tactics. What worries me is over time when we move too quick and now we have to recalibrate and kind of play catch up if you will.” ‘We are never going to let it go back to the bad old days’ Video Ad Feedback Man survives after he was shot next to children 01:15 - Source: CNN Shea and one of his predecessors, Bill Bratton, concede police overused some tactics such as stop and frisk. “We not only help you in terms of the violence that’s going on, but also what else do you have going on that you need help with?” Caba told CNN.
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