After making political hay by attacking the NYPD and pushing to defund the department – some of the city’s most vocal progressive Democrats are praising cops in the wake of Friday night’s tragic police shooting.
A procession carrying the body of the police officer that was fatally shot on Jan. 21. (Christopher Sadowski)
Public Advocate Jumaane Williams
June 30, 2020:
"By just saying we’re hiring additional police officers I think is sending the wrong message."
Friday night:
"These men answered a plea for help, both risked and one lost their life, all while trying to protect another New Yorker’s safety as countless officers across our city do each day."
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State Attorney General Letitia James
July 8, 2020:
"New Yorkers have lost faith in law enforcement."
Friday night:
"All of New York state is in mourning tonight…We pray for the safety of our police and our communities."
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Comptroller Brad Lander
June 9, 2020:
"It is time to defund the police and reimagine our public safety infrastructure."
Friday night:
"A 22-year-old NYPD officer has died & another is fighting for his life. Praying for his recovery. Our hearts are with their loved ones and colleagues"
Council member Shahana Hanif (D-Brooklyn)
Jan. 21, 2020
"More police won’t keep us safe."
Saturday morning (retweet):
"Heartbroken by last night’s shooting in Harlem, and the violent start to the year."
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Assemblymember Robert Carroll (D-Brooklyn)
June 8, 2020
"Our streets have been over policed & black/brown Americans over criminalized."
Saturday morning:
"RIP Officer Jason Rivera. Your service will not be forgotten. As New Yorkers, we need to come together as one."
Councilmember Kristin Richardson Jordan (D-Manhattan)
Jan. 2, 2022
"NYPD is still the biggest gang in New York City"
Friday night:
"I am saddened; a loss of one is a loss to the whole, as it creates ripples and ripples of pain. I stand with the families of the fallen."
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Council member Lincoln Restler (D-Brooklyn)
June 30, 2020:
"To pay for a new police class in this budget is a slap in the face to the movement demanding transformation."
Friday night (retweet):
"Tonight, we mourn the loss of a hero officer — a son, husband, and friend."
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