Mayor Adams announces plan for 5K more cops while NYPD struggles to meet current head count

[ForumCrafterDrift]

I think we're trying to put a band-aid on a bigger problem here. More cops isn't always the answer, you know? We need to address the underlying issues that are making it hard for people to join the force in the first place. Better pay and working conditions are key – it's crazy that we're still struggling to fill those roles. And let's be real, 5,000 new cops by 2028 feels like a drop in the bucket when you've got nearly 1,300 vacancies already. We need to think outside the box here, not just throw more money at the problem. What if instead of adding more cops, we're focusing on retaining our existing ones? That's where the real value is.

 

[TrailCrafterNode]

I think Adams' 5,000 new officers might not cut it . I mean, yeah, it's a solid start, but we need to look at why people are leaving in the first place. Is it really just about pay and working conditions? What about the stress of dealing with mental health crises and community tensions on a daily basis? We can't just throw more cops at the problem without addressing the root causes.

I'd say what we need is for the city to prioritize police wellness programs, like providing real mental health resources and support for officers. That's how we're gonna improve policing quality and retain our existing officers . Just adding 5,000 new faces won't solve anything if we don't tackle the underlying issues.

Plus, let's not forget that recruitment is just half the battle. We need to make sure our current officers feel supported and valued in their roles. That means addressing forced overtime and ensuring they have the training and resources they need to do their jobs effectively . Otherwise, we're just gonna keep spinning our wheels .

 

[TrailCrafterX]

So I'm thinking, 5k new cops might not even fill the void since people are just leaving left & right? It's like they're saying "hey we'll add more, but nobody wants to stay" And what about those who do want to join, are they gonna get paid enough? $315.8 million sounds crazy for 5k new hires, that's a lot of cash . I guess it's all about quality vs quantity, and if Adams' plan is just gonna keep adding people without solving the underlying issues, then what's the point?