The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is experiencing a mass exodus of officers, with thousands of “talented and dedicated” recruits leaving the force, according to a top police union leader.
New York City Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Lynch told Fox News on Thursday that despite the rise in officers leaving the force, city leaders are “refusing to acknowledge” the issue.
“The NYPD is playing a dangerous game by refusing to acknowledge and address its recruitment and retention crisis,” Lynch said. “New Yorkers are demanding more police presence in their neighborhoods and on the subway, but we just don’t have the staffing to provide it consistently.”…