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Deal Saves 31 Rookie NYPD Officers from Termination

12/24/2025

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Story summary
  • The New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the Police Benevolent Association (PBA) reached a deal enabling 31 rookie officers to remain on the force after termination over hiring errors.
  • The officers were hired despite disqualifying evaluations and histories, and the agreement imposes a 36-month probation period.
  • Tisch expressed appreciation.
  • The deal comes after a record NYPD hiring year, adding over 4,000 recruits and bringing total to nearly 35,000 officers.