Police in New York dropped a helicopter into a local high school, but for once, this time, it wasn't for a shooting. Instead, they were on a recruitment drive to convince the children there that they are the NY gang worth joining.
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Across the board, but especially in New York, people applying to join the police has dropped dramatically. According to the Police Benevolent Association, only 8,177 applicants signed up to take New York City's police exam. This is a drastic drop from the 18,400 applicants in 2017.
So, in an effort to encourage children to sign up for a life on the thin blue line, they landed a police helicopter at Roosevelt High School. The police filled the day with K-9 units, mounted officers, and lots of hands-on activities for the kids to enjoy.
Many of the children were very impressed with the police helicopter on their high school campus. "It was really nice to get together as a community of students and see that there is safety in the community we live in," Gabriela Gamez, a student, said.
The Police Force In New York Is More Accessible And Inclusive Than Ever
The police force has become more accessible for those looking to join, especially in New York. The New York police application process has changed its requirements, dropping the required college credits. Cadets now only need 24 college credits, down from 60, according to Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch.
But the department will bring back a physical test for candidates. Now, they will have to complete a 1.5-mile run in 14 minutes and 21 seconds. It's just what New York needs: A police force filled with uneducated, physically dominant people. Absolutely nothing can go wrong, can it?
The police helicopter landed in a New York high school to remind kids that, no matter their grades, as long as they can run a ten-minute mile, they can still brandish a gun and receive a base salary of $54,000.
Republican, Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, "We questioned, 'Why don't we have more diverse law enforcement?' It's probably because they don't know the opportunities that are available," after his visit to the high school.
I'm sure that's it.
