The January 3, 2024, issue of the civil service newspaper The Chief Leader covered the recent DEA discussion with members of the press and politicians about the spike in the number of assaults on law enforcement Officers. DEA President Paul DiGiacomo and other union leaders attribute the lawlessness to anti-police legislation and the rhetoric of politicians. According to the NYPD, 2,235 Officers were the victims of felony assaults last year: an 18.5% spike since 2022. Read the Chief Leader article on the pdf link below.
Felony Assault on Cops Spiked Last Year Chief Leader 1-3-24
