Mamdani Preparing to Disband NYPD’s Counterterrorism Protest Unit

The Strategic Response Group handles crowd control, civil disorders, major events, shootings, and counterterrorism, but Mamdani wants to split protest response from those duties. A new civilian de-escalation unit would lead on protests, with NYPD officers nearby for arrests if needed, while an announcement could come this week. Reactions split sharply: some fear vulnerability in emergencies, others praise it as needed reform to protect demonstration rights. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch calls the unit a critical asset for when protests turn criminal.

Ask yourself, who would do such a thing?

While riots overtake cities throughout Europe and with the memory of BLM riots still fresh in New Yorkers’ minds, the Socialist Mayor is moving towards hamstringing the police force.

Fox 5: Tensions appear to be building