I was working downtown Wednesday afternoon, when I came across the new issue of the VillageVoice. on the front of the paper was a picture of a NYPD police officer with a stretch of crime scene taped wrapped around his mouth and dark sunglasses to hide his face.
The story head line read; The NYPD Tapes. so, naturally I stopped and read what the article was about. It took most if the day, due to all the evidence they were given.
Of course, I do not believe that all NYPD cops are bad. But it has been proven in the past about, a couple of "Different" ones. The story starts off with an interesting twist. He was a cop from the 81st prescient in Brooklyn, who was undercover in his own station house.
He didn't like the way the public was being served and decided to do something about it. He brought in a tape recorder and began taping all kinds of conversation inside the station. How did he manage to do this for a whole year, with out anyone noticing is beyond me...
But he did! He continues to record all conversations for a year and the tapes all includes voices of lieutenants, Sargent's and the patrolling cops on shift. During roll call they speak of cops issuing out more tickets, as a "get out of trouble" card from their Co's. The tapes also reveals how they down play certain complaints from victims, so that it can be less paper work to do.
Being the oldest grand daughter of a veteran police officer in Brooklyn NY. I do understand how dangerous and tough this job really can be. This doesn't mean, anyone should be able to push our rights aside.
It was a very interesting story so, please go over to the VillageVoice.com to check it out.
You can read the entire article and listen to the tapes for your self.
~~Enjoy~~
T.M.G
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