Police officers are fleeing the NYPD at an alarming rate, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With 1,555 officers filing for retirement so far this year—an astounding 48% increase from last year—New York City is on the brink of a law enforcement crisis. If socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani ascends to the mayor’s office, this troubling trend will escalate, forsaking public safety for misguided ideology.
Union officials are sounding the alarm, revealing that retirements have reached historic highs. The Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is right to be concerned: never before have we seen such an unprecedented mass exodus from the department within the first half of the year. Officers cite Mamdani’s radical platform as a significant factor driving their departures. Under his leadership, how can we expect law enforcement to function effectively when he has publicly labeled the NYPD as “wicked and corrupt” and advocates for its dismantling?
This isn’t merely rhetoric—it’s a call to arms for those who wish to undermine the very fabric of our society. Mamdani’s proposals would put our communities at grave risk, creating a void in policing that would undoubtedly lead to increased crime rates. The reality is simple: a mayor who demonizes police will not foster an environment conducive to effective law enforcement.
PBA President Patrick Hendry has rightly warned that the city cannot afford a leader who ignores the obvious staffing crisis. His condemnation of the current trajectory of the mayoral race is justified. Any candidate who fails to prioritize the needs of law enforcement and recognizes their essential role in community safety is not fit to lead.
Officers are getting out while they still can. One veteran officer from Queens, with over 20 years of dedicated service, expressed his certainty in retiring upon realizing Mamdani’s momentum within the primary. He is not alone. Increasing numbers of police professionals are preparing to abandon their posts if this anti-police agenda gains traction.
The message is clear: New Yorkers deserve a leader who champions law enforcement, not one who seeks to dismantle it. We must unite to ensure that our city’s safety and security are not held hostage to extreme leftist ideologies. The choice is stark, and the consequences are monumental. Stand firm for law and order, or risk descending into chaos.
