New NYPD Chief: Community, police must work together
The new highest-ranking uniformed officer at the New York Police Department said Friday the community must work together with police to keep the city safe.
Philip Banks III was named the chief of department this week, replacing Joseph Esposito, who retired after more than a decade in the post. Banks was previously in charge of community affairs, and said his years there have helped him understand the city and its needs.
“We have to keep this city safe. And when I say we, I don’t mean just the New York City police department. It’s not just an ‘us’ job. It’s everybody in New York City,” he said.