Eric Adams Is Bringing Back the NYPD’s Anti-Crime Unit. Do They Commit More Crimes Than They Solve?
“I don’t want the ‘jump-out boys’ back out on the street,” said retired NYPD commander Corey Pegues, who disagrees with the mayor’s plan to bring back the controversial NYPD units.
Tana Ganeva · March 3, 2022

Mayor Eric Adams visits the 103rd NYPD Precinct in Queens and leads the roll call on Saturday, January 1, 2022. | Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office
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