{"id":11172,"date":"2024-02-16T13:17:42","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/?page_id=11172"},"modified":"2024-02-16T13:18:47","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T13:18:47","slug":"assaults-on-new-york-police-officers-are-reaching-critical-numbers-so-why-isnt-mayor-eric-adams-doing-more","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/investusa.org\/assaults-on-new-york-police-officers-are-reaching-critical-numbers-so-why-isnt-mayor-eric-adams-doing-more\/","title":{"rendered":"Assaults On New York Police Officers Are Reaching Critical Numbers \u2013 So Why Isn\u2019t Mayor Eric Adams Doing More?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"11172\" class=\"elementor elementor-11172\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-563feab elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"563feab\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-43e9fa1\" data-id=\"43e9fa1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01cde22 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"01cde22\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3500-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-11175\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3500-1.jpg 465w, https:\/\/investusa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/3500-1-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-353e38e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"353e38e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Assaults On New York Police Officers Are Reaching Critical Numbers \u2013 So Why Isn\u2019t Mayor Eric Adams Doing More?\n<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f9152b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6f9152b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.20.0 - 26-03-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<p class=\"\"><strong>Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes Young needs to take action before his city falls into chaos.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">We\u2019ve talked about New York police facing turmoil in the past, most notably when Mayor Eric Adams cut off the hiring of new officers on the force while he deals with the ongoing migrant crisis. But as a result, the current NYPD officers on duty are facing unbelievable turmoil.<\/p><p class=\"\">Per this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/02\/11\/metro\/assaults-on-nypd-cops-have-escalated-to-record-breaking-totals-in-latest-show-of-anti-police-sentiment-full-blown-epidemic\/\">report from the New York Post,<\/a>\u00a0assaults on police officers are reaching a record-setting pace, with migrants playing part in a majority of the attacks.<\/p><p class=\"\">The report indicates that police attacked by suspects have surged, reaching nearly 5,436 injuries for last year. And this is before final estimates have been given.<\/p><p class=\"\">\u201cWell over 5,000 cops were attacked and injured last year \u2013 that\u2019s not only a record, it\u2019s a full-blown epidemic,\u201d Police Benevolent Association President Patrick Hendry explained to the New York Post.<\/p><p class=\"\">\u201cThe vicious attacks on police officers we\u2019ve seen recently didn\u2019t come out of nowhere. This dangerous environment has been building for years. . . . It\u2019s not going to get better until those who attack police officers are consistently prosecuted and kept in jail. And that won\u2019t happen unless New Yorkers keep speaking up to demand an end to the chaos.\u201d<\/p><p class=\"\"><br \/>That said, however, it appears Adams won\u2019t be reversing his course on hiring more police officers until he resolves the migrant crisis that\u2019s emerged in New York. And, for that matter, the placement of restrictive new laws within the city will make many cops frustrated \u2013 and might even entice some to leave the force, as thousands have already done.<\/p><p class=\"\">Joining us now to discuss this matter further is Michael Letts, a law enforcement veteran with over 30 years of experience under his belt. Letts is President, Founder and CEO of InVest USA, an organization which provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. His expertise in all things law and order make him ideal for this interview. Welcome, Mr. Letts!<\/p><p class=\"\"><strong>Q&amp;A:<\/strong><\/p><ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">What do you think about the growing number of assaults on NYPD officers?<\/li><li class=\"\">Would you say the ongoing migrant crisis is playing a huge part in these assaults?<\/li><li class=\"\">What about the new laws that are being put into place? Will they put even more restrictions on officers just trying to do their jobs?<\/li><li class=\"\">What do you think will happen because of this? Will more leave the force? Will it eventually get to the point that Adams has no choice but to hire more officers?<\/li><li class=\"\">Why isn\u2019t more being done to resolve the migrant crisis, you think?<\/li><li class=\"\">You\u2019re the creator of\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">InVest USA<\/a>, an organization that provides bulletproof vests to police officers through various charitable groups and sponsorships. Tell us more about that, and why support for fellow officers is so important right now.<\/li><li class=\"\">Where can we learn more about InVest USA, and how those interested can help their fellow officers.<ol class=\"\"><li class=\"\">You can visit our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/investusa.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official InVest USA website<\/a>, and learn more\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/InvestUSAorg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">on the official Invest USA Twitter account.<\/a>\u00a0You can also learn about my new initiative at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restoringjustice.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RestoringJustice.US<\/a>, where we discuss lawful issues surrounding citizens of the United States.<\/li><\/ol><\/li><\/ol><p class=\"\"><strong><em>About Michael Letts\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p><p class=\"\">Michael Letts is the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA, a national grassroots non-profit organization that is helping hundreds of communities provide thousands of bulletproof vests for their police forces through educational, public relations, sponsorship, and fundraising programs. He also has over 30 years of law enforcement experience under his belt, hence his pro-police stance for his brothers and sisters in blue. Officer Letts has been a frequent guest on Fox Business News, NewsMax TV, One America News and hundreds of radio programs. Those interested in learning more about Letts can visit his\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.investusa.org\/\">official website here.<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Assaults On New York Police Officers Are Reaching Critical Numbers \u2013 So Why Isn\u2019t Mayor Eric Adams Doing More? Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes Young needs to take action before his city falls into chaos. 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