NYPD ordered to ?drive around flashing lights? to deter crime

[fdny1075k]

Story from the NY Post. I believe they are trying the same thing in DC and Philly.

http://nypost.com/2014/08/12/nypd-ordered-to-drive-around-flashing-lights-to-deter-crime/?utm_campaign=SocialFlow&utm_source=NYPFacebook&utm_medium=SocialFlow

 

[68jk09]

Another smoke & mirrors game by the panicking administration that canned "stop & frisk".

 

[mack]

Why not provide the OT to do regular police work - catch the bad guys. 


Also, seems like the policy would further detract from public respect for red lights and sirens.

 

[anesti]

In dc they do this by parking fire apparatus on corners in high crime areas to deter crime 

 

[CFDMarshal]

and it worked so well in DC and Philly! NOT!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[guitarman314]

Next thing they'll try is a "scarecrow" type wooden sign post of a police officer silhouette. :

 

[68jk09]

In dc they do this by parking fire apparatus on corners in high crime areas to deter crime

I heard they stopped this in DC after shots were fired. 

 

[raybrag]

Next thing they'll try is a "scarecrow" type wooden sign post of a police officer silhouette. :

Not exactly right, but maybe they could use this to save $$$:

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[Floor below]

So we respond to actual emergencies with no lights or sirens and they want them to drive around with lights on without an emergency?

 

[raybrag]

You got it, Floor.  Ever heard of Catch 22?  8)