68th Pct. NCO’s on Bail Reform and The 87th Street & 5th Avenue Shooting
On Thursday, September 30th, we went to the NYPD’s Sector A Meeting online.
While the officers at the meeting were friendly and upbeat, they weren’t weren’t able to answer some questions.
Residents asked how the shooting incident on 87th Street and 5th Avenue was recorded. (September 14th Shooting Info here) See the video:
Another day in @JustinBrannan ‘s Bay Ridge.. he tried hard to downplay this but there is no downplaying a man firing a gun down 5th avenue. It’s a miracle no one was hit #LiberalismIsTheRealPandemic pic.twitter.com/EfCvgNPYdq
— Jessie Davis (@jessiedaviss85) September 15, 2021
The NCOs looks and couldn’t find it on Compstats. They told residents that they would find out and respond by e-mail, but then didn’t.
During the meeting the NCO’s for our area introduced the Brooklyn South officers who respond to 911 calls. Those officers encouraged everyone to use 911 and that there are plenty of 911 operators to take calls (because many people won’t call 911 because years ago they asked us to call the precinct with non-emergency calls).
One resident asked what we can do to help the police. (Great question!) One officer responded that several people in our area have been arrested several times a months due to bail reform.
This confirms that bail reform is hurting our area, but state politicians like, Senator Andrew Gounardes, who voted in favor of bail reform were not present to hear this.
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis was the only politician who had a representative, who was present at the meeting.
Her staffer was alert, interested and supportive of the police. Some of our representatives have sent staffers to Zoom meetings, but they don’t put their cameras on during the meeting.
The NCO’s spoke about robberies being up – especially on properties that were having work done. People are stealing metal to sell it. The NYPD can engrave construction equipment for free.
The 68th Precinct issued the warning below for seniors. It’s very sad, but necessary. Please vote wisely.
Protecting our seniors and keeping them safe from criminals who may be taking advantage of them, is one of our top priorities.
— NYPD 68th Precinct (@NYPD68Pct) October 1, 2021
If you have a senior in your life, please take a few moments to share these tips with them. For more information visit: https://t.co/PyCgvSFOdV pic.twitter.com/qxcOw6cDtU
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Hugs,
marlene
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