Sharpton Blasts Idea of an NYPD Slowdown And Announces Plans For a March

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1. Police Union Head: Bill de Blasio Leaving Cops ‘in Fear’

Will Bredderman

Sergeant’s Benevolent Association President Edward Mullins lashed out at the de Blasio administration for a second time today, arguing that its reaction to the death of Eric Garner has left cops constantly afraid for their jobs.

Mr. Mullins–who yesterday blasted Mayor Bill de Blasio for his closeness to Rev. Al Sharpton–told listeners of the Geraldo Rivera radio show that the administration’s lack of support for police officers has left the force in terror of facing criminal prosecution any time they do not follow the NYPD handbook to the letter.

“They are leaving us in a situation we are jeopardizing our own safety and our own careers,” Mr. Mullins told Mr. Rivera. “You can’t expect a guy to come to work today and not be afraid.”



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