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We fixed this 30 years ago when Eric Adams was Eric Adams, associated Press’s going to be a lot more difficult in 2022.
Found on FOX News 3 years ago
An apology, I don't think so. I don't think that's necessary, the apology is all that's occurred since then.
Found on Reuters 5 years ago
I can think of no person better suited to transition the culture of an institution in crisis, and lead its turnaround, uSC is at a crossroads, and Rick will know how to find the way forward.
Found on FOX News 6 years ago
The purposeful misrepresentation of crime data is rare but nevertheless unacceptable, and it will be dealt with accordingly.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
In that career, he had made over 159 arrests protecting and serving the citizens of this city.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
In his very brief career -- less than five years -- he had already proved himself to be an exceptional young officer.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
We don't give them out easily, he worked for them; he earned them.
Found on CNN 9 years ago
We are pleased with the fact that officers are beginning to reengage again.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
The whole thesis of 'broken windows' is: If over time you don't address an issue, over time it will create a larger issue.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
We're coming out of what was a pretty widespread stoppage of certain types of activity, the discretionary type of activity, by and large.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
The idea of what is effectively a labor action being taken in the middle of a funeral where we're honoring the death of two police officers - I just don't understand it, i'm sorry - what was the need?
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
A hero's funeral is about grieving, not grievance, i issue no mandates, and I make no threats of discipline, but I remind you that when you don the uniform of this department, you are bound by the tradition, honor and decency that go with it.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
They involve a lot of history in the city that's really different from some of what's going on in the country as a whole.
Found on Reuters 9 years ago
However we will be making an effort to sit down and talk with the (police) union leaders, in particular, to deal with their issues.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
I think it was very inappropriate at that event, that funeral was held to honor Officer Ramos, and to bring politics or to bring issues into that event, I think was very inappropriate and I do not support it.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
They really do feel under attack, rank-and-file officers and much of American police leadership, that they feel they’re under attack from the federal government at the highest levels, so that’s something we need to understand also, this sense of perception that becomes a reality.
Found on FOX News 9 years ago
Can you point out to me one mayor that has not been battling with the police unions in the last 50 years? .... So the experience of this mayor, in terms of some cops not liking him, it's nothing new. It's part of life, it's part of politics. And it is what it is. This is New York City. We voice our concerns and we voice our opinions, so what I suggest is ... that we will engage in dialogue once we get our officers respectfully mourned and buried, and return to dialogue where we can hopefully resolve whatever differences are out there.
Found on CNN 10 years ago
We owe it to the families to find out what happened, that's why we're seeking to build this case up, so we know going forward exactly who talked to this man.
Found on CNN 10 years ago
This issue is really starting to go down partisan lines, Republican/Democrat.
Found on Reuters 10 years ago
The reality is that there is a divide between the police and some people in communities that need us most, but that divide can be bridged, the reality is that the people and the police can be partners.
Found on Reuters 10 years ago
As much as we think video is the final determinant, it is not.
Found on CNN 10 years ago
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